Custom High Combat Adventure! | Rise of the Resistance!
A great city is under the oppressive rule of the goblin army! As chaos and crime unfold, it's up to a small band of Resistance fighters to fight back!
$35.00
/ Session
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3 players following this game
Bi-weekly / Friday - 1:30 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / Up to 50 Sessions
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The city is overrun by the tyrannical hobgoblin empire! Its people are suffering, and it’s up to you to lead the charge. From humble beginning to toppling war generals, will you bring justice to the downtrodden, or simply revel in the flames of chaos? WHAT'S THIS GAME ABOUT? This adventure is custom-made and is tailored to your experience. How the resistance grows and fights back is up to you, and the world will follow! ⚔️ Fight: Overwhelming numbers of goblinoids are in your path! 🗺️ Explore: The area around the city may hold valuable allies and resources to fight back! 🎭 Roleplay: The Resistance needs to grow to fight against the army, so how will you improve and grow the Resistance? 🧩 Problem Solve: There's multiple endings to this story, which one will you work towards? ⭐ Shape the Story: Your choices can change how the campaign unfolds.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(89)
5 years on StartPlaying
1464 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
[I RUN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS 5.5e/2024 EDITION] "Ryan does an incredible job making you feel included and make you feel comfortable with speaking your ideas. He tells you the mechanics of how to achieve your ideas and enjoys your successes with you. "200+ games sitting at this man's table I feel more than qualified to tell you that Ryan is a fantastic DM. He is knowledgeable of the rules, but tends to help you find ways to subvert them just enough to keep the most important rule of all. The rule of cool." Hello! Thanks for considering me to be your Game Master (GM)! My name is Ryan and I can take you on an exciting adventure! It started for me back in high school, almost ten years ago. My best friend and were always drafting up board games and were eventually introduced to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) through a mutual friend who GMed for us. I loved how much more immersed and interactive a roleplaying game was compared to the board games and video games I grew up playing. Needless to say, I was hooked! Through my time as a GM since then, I've helped tables develop a community aspect. Here you don't just show up and leave on time like some 9-5 job, you're here to make memories with some awesome players who love the game as much as you. No matter who you are or what you believe, let's have fun together and see our heroes in exciting action against mighty foes! Disclaimer: I utilize Archivist, a Discord bot with AI technology to listen to sessions and make session recap notes and highlights - no audio is recorded/kept, only transcribed.
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Creating your character
⭐In this Adventure, you start at LEVEL 5 with 2 Uncommon Magic Items or 1 Rare Magic Item. You can create your character ahead of time, if you want. We will go over Character Creation and Foundry VTT Instructions in Session 0 or a PAID (half session price) 30 minute call if you are joining after Session 0. https://calendly.com/ryansdnd/30min All official book content is allowed - but use 2024 Versions of anything that has a 2024 equivalent (no "updating" legacy/old content to modern). Any/all partnered/3rd Party/homebrew content is not allowed by default, but you are welcome to ask about content you'd like to use. Ability Scores: Point Buy or Standard Array Other house rules are details in the Google Document below
CURRENT PARTY Level 10: Barbarian, Bard CURRENT QUEST: Going deep into a mountain dungeon to seek answers and maybe help a goblin general.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
✅ Please fill/read out the following forms to ensure this is the right table for you. Thank you! 1. Player Form: https://forms.gle/i77kkPEGFfBrzzjF9 2. Consent Form: https://forms.gle/U1XSP1BELUToWmLU8 READ: D&D Beyond and Foundry Guide: https://imgur.com/a/KphPA9H ✅ 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐆𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: I will provide a Google Document that has all the other Links to Programs being used within it! There is also resources for Character Creation ideas and suggestions. Additionally, setting information, house rules, extra content, and session recaps are there. Check your prep materials and welcome email for it.
What GM Ryan A brings to the table
🎲 Why play with me? I've run over 1,000 D&D games, and my goal isn't simply to run the adventure as written but to give you a unique experience. I use Foundry VTT, animated effects, automated mechanics, music, sound effects, maps, handouts, and custom material to make the world feel alive. Not just an online alternative, it's a unique experience. More importantly, your characters matter. I want to know what motivates your character, what they care about, and what kind of story you want to tell. This influences what happens in the story to make to more personal and immersive.
Homebrew rules
See my House Rules and some Clarifications Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LFvdNIaksxU11jSwMggRjs1vDSAX4n2ne9vgPZwLe9c/edit?usp=sharing
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How GM Ryan A creates a safe table
❗ To ensure everyone's safe and comfortable at the table, I utilize a Consent Form (linked below and in Google Form) for all players to fill out, so we can adjust the adventure accordingly. In addition, I have a Google Form that you will fill out to share helpful information with me, and likewise, me to you. Please fill out both forms and we'll be off to a great start! Please see them in the Preparation section above.
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