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Adventures of Anima - A Beginner Friendly, Open World Adventure!
Welcome to Adventures of Anima! An open world setting filled with adventure, laughs, tears and lots of fun!
About the adventure
Why Join Adventures of Anima? Richly Detailed World: Explore a meticulously designed setting with hundreds of pages of lore, dozens of maps, and captivating artwork. Engaging Quests and Adventures: Dive into a world filled with diverse quests, challenging puzzles, and consequential choices that shape your journey. Open World Exploration: Enjoy the freedom to explore Anima in your own way, with material prepared for every level, ensuring a dynamic and personalized adventure. Inclusive and Fun: Designed for 3-6 players, this campaign is well balanced for and welcomes both seasoned adventurers and newcomers to the game. Well-Paced Sessions: Progress from 1st to 11th level, with each session lasting about three hours, including a short break. Join Benjamin Sturge in Adventures of Anima and let your imagination lead the way. Experience the magic, the challenges, and the excitement of a truly unique D&D campaign. Ready to embark on your adventure? Contact Benjamin Sturge today! My campaigns feature a balance between roleplay, combat and exploration. The first session for new players are discounted down to only $5 per session. Do not worry about joining a campaign late, as it features many separate quests that don't usually affect one another (different storylines).
$19.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday – 6:00 PM UTC
Jul 28 / Session 18
3 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Benjamin Sturge
he/him
5.0
(40)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(40)
2 years on StartPlaying
157 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
Average response time: 23 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi, I’m Benjamin Sturge - a lifelong tabletop gaming enthusiast and passionate Dungeon Master. I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons since I was 12, and for much of that time I’ve been behind the DM screen, crafting worlds, guiding stories, and helping players of all ages and experience levels find their place at the table. I love sharing this hobby because D&D is more than just a game - it’s a chance to unleash your imagination, develop teamwork and social skills, and be part of a creative, like-minded community. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of running games for a diverse range of players, including those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and other neurodivergences. My goal is always to make every table welcoming, inclusive, and fun. Outside of the gaming world, I hold a B.Sc. in Statistics and Economics and an M.A. in Economics from Memorial University. My professional background includes work with universities, non-profits, private businesses, and government. I also have experience as a tutor, which has honed my ability to teach, encourage, and adapt to different learning styles - skills I bring to every session I run. Whether you’re brand new to D&D or a seasoned adventurer, I’m here to help you create unforgettable stories together.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
World Builder
Storytelling
Lina Chaouki
Played 34 sessions
Awesome GM! Very confortable with his world building and story telling, which is a wonderful for a full immersive experience. Ben encourage us to be creative and have fun interacting with his colorful NPCs. I m always excited to hanging out with y'll, for a great adventure full of laughters.
Ali Raja
Played 30 sessions
Ben is an excellent DM if you want a great storyteller I would especially recommend him if you would like to try creative strategies or mess around with great NPC's
Mike
Played 30 sessions
Ben is an amazing GM with a thought out and detailed world. He is very "new player" friendly. I haven't played in over 20 years and he's been very helpful and patient with helping me get reacquainted with the game and I'm loving it. If you are a new player or looking to get back into the hobby I would highly recommend Ben as your GM and guide.
Tyler Lee
Played 26 sessions
Honestly this man has made everything I've envisioned for my character and story to come true within his amazing world every single session is satisfying and honestly has made every week worth it if only to get to play at his table we every Thursday
nathan
Played 26 sessions
Ben has been an incredible DM the last few games I've played with them. I would recommend their services to anyone who is looking for a dm
Tyler
Played 24 sessions
He makes the session fun an entertaining and for someone who doesnt speak as much he makes sure everyone talks
Character creation
Creating your character
On Character Creation Edition: 5th Edition DnD (2024) Starting Level: This depends on where the campaign is at story-wise when the player joins. Usable Material: Anything published by Wizards is fair game. No unearthed arcana. Homebrew is permissible but must be reviewed by me first. Starting Stats: Standard point buy or Standard Array. World: My world, called Anima. Gods: Greyhawk pantheon, Forgotten realms pantheon plus some homebrew gods. Time Period: Standard medieval DnD. Some early firearms exist. Progression: Experience Points. Races: No flying races. Frequency: Weekly or Bi-Weekly. Logistics: Roll20 for gameplay (maps and tokens), Discord for voice and video, DnDBeyond for character creation (optional) Alignment: No restrictions, but don't play a murder hobo edge lord. Starting Wealth: By race, class, and background. If creating a character higher than first level, add 75gp per level. In other words, if you are creating a third-level character, add 225gp to your starting gold. If creating a character 3rd level of higher, add two potions of healing (common) to your inventory. If creating a character fifth level or higher, add a +1 weapon or +1 armour of your choice, and a potion of healing (uncommon) to your character. On the World My world is called Anima. The following link provides a guide to the world. World Guide: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/OyU_AI9xD_FN
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players need the following for this campaign: - A working microphone. - A Roll20 account (Free to set up and use). - A premade character. This will allow for maximum playtime while respecting the time of the other players. I encourage you to sign up and email/message/show me with your character so I can make sure it is fine for the party and campaign. The following is optional but recommended: - A camera. - A DnDBeyond account (Free as well). - Beyond20. A free plugin to link your DnDBeyond character with Roll20.
What Benjamin Sturge brings to the table
We will use DnDBeyond for character creation, Roll20 for maps, tokens, and play and Discord for voice and video. Alternatively, you can make your character using another method if you wish. I own most of the 5th edition DnD books, and I have a master tier DnDBeyond subscription. I also own a pro tier Roll20 subscription. I have over 20 years experience playing DnD and 15 years of experience as a dungeon master. I 3D print my own minis.
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Benjamin Sturge creates a safe table
Boundaries and triggers will be discussed before a player begins play and during session zero. The players D&D characters may encounter the following throughout their adventures: - Violence - Death - Fire - Illness - Spiders - Loads of fun The following behavior is discouraged or prohibited. - Player versus player combat. - Metagaming. This includes googling monster statistics or reading adventures ahead of time. While it may be ok to have this knowledge, don't let it guide your character's actions. Your adventurer may not know that trolls can regenerate! - Telling others what to do. Suggest, don't tell. D&D is a team game. - Rules lawyering. The DM sometimes needs to bend or even break rules in service of the story or game balance. This is typical in D&D. - Cheating. Cheating is not permitted. Be honest with your rolls and accept the consequences of your actions. Abusive or disrespectful behavior towards other players or the Dungeon Master will not be tolerated. Have fun. Show up on time. Don't be mean. Share space.
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Additional tables
6 available
1/2
Bi-weekly / Monday – 10:30 PM UTC
Jul 28 / Session 5
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Weekly / Tuesday – 6:00 PM UTC
Jul 29 / Session 15
3 / 6 Seats Filled
Bi-weekly / Tuesday – 10:00 PM UTC
2 / 6 Seats Filled
Weekly / Thursday – 6:00 PM UTC
Jul 31 / Session 0
3 / 6 Seats Filled