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Adventurers Wanted: Echoes of the Rift(Starfinder PbP)

Adventurers Wanted: Echoes of the Rift(Starfinder PbP)

In this Homebrew Campaign upon Absalom station something Stirs, will you be able to figure out the secrets of the Echo?

TYPE

Campaign

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
About the adventure

Welcome to the Pact Worlds, a universe filled with mysterious starships, ancient technologies, and the endless possibilities of the Drift. In this Starfinder campaign, we’ll explore the events of the Dead Suns adventure, unraveling the secrets of the Gap while navigating gang wars, corporate intrigue, and unknown horrors. Whether you’re a seasoned spacefarer or completely new to Starfinder, this game is built to guide you on a thrilling adventure across the stars. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, from creating your character with unique skills, races, and classes to mastering space combat and diplomacy. The game’s flexible system means you can experiment with countless playstyles, from high-tech soldier to mystical mystic, and find what fits your role in this universe. If you’ve been looking for a long-term campaign to immerse yourself in, with a blend of narrative storytelling and tactical battles, this is it. No matter your level of experience, we’re here to help you step into your role as a new hero of the Drift. Together, we’ll explore strange new worlds, face dangers from the past and future, and build a journey that is uniquely ours. The Pact Worlds are waiting—are you ready to take flight?

3 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Friday – 7:00 PM UTC

2–3 Hour Duration

0 / 20 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Zaven

he/him

4.9

(9)

This game will begin once 3 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

4.9

(9)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

36 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Greetings! I'm Zaven, a seasoned tabletop RPG enthusiast with over 15 years of experience across various systems, with a strong focus on Starfinder and D&D 5e. I've had the pleasure of running numerous games for friends and family, cultivating a style that is both adaptable and engaging. My approach as a Dungeon Master is to match the energy and interests of my players. Whether you're eager for intense combat or immersive roleplay, I ensure that the experience is tailored to your preferences. My tables are all about fostering positivity and creating a collaborative environment where everyone can enjoy the system to its fullest. Let's embark on an unforgettable adventure together! I also ran a DND based Server for 2 1/5 years helping with a player base of 150+

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Reviews (9)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Storytelling

Malcolm avatar

Malcolm

Played 17 sessions

Zaven is a great DM for newbies and seasoned players alike. Great world building, challenging but fair combats and great communication. Definitely recommend!

Richard Song avatar

Richard Song

Played 11 sessions

My first time for play-by-post, I'm really glad I tried GM Zaven's game. Very creative and descriptive. Exploring his world, I'm finding lots to discover and explore, interesting NPCs, a world with plenty of history and mystery and layers, lots of freedom but enough hooks to build and progress a story.

Nico avatar

Nico

Played 7 sessions

This is my first time participating in a play-by-post campaign, and it has been an absolute joy. Zaven is incredibly communicative and friendly, making it easy to stay engaged and connected with the game. His written descriptions are nothing short of outstanding, painting vivid, immersive scenes that bring the world to life. The NPCs he creates are truly memorable, each with their own unique personalities and quirks, making them feel like real people within the game world. One of the things I appreciate the most is how brilliantly Zaven incorporates player characters into the narrative. It makes the experience feel deeply personal and rewarding. If you’re considering joining a campaign run by Zaven, don’t hesitate—you’ll be in for an amazing time!

Elldon The Game Master avatar

Elldon The Game Master

Played 4 sessions

Very good at storytelling makes you feel very comfortable and explains things deeply.

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Draelone (Curtis Marlin)

Zaven is one of the best gms I've ever had. He definitely encourages player creativity and works with his players to make the experience as fun as possible. Definitely knows the rules, but allows for rule of cool if the player has a fun idea.

Chad avatar

Chad

Zeven is very hands on and wants to make each players experience feel like an accomplishment in each session he will drive the story wherever the players take him but always includes each player as a whole and individually you should never feel left behind or as a background character in a session with him if your quiet he will engage you and if your cofterble just being there to play he will not push to try and make you more involved inclusion is probably the best thing I can say about my experiences with him so far

Character creation
Creating your character

As soon as you join I will be available to help setup and build your character, spending the time to help flush out your character and get them ready for the Universe! any official content is on the table, and I would love to help you get yourself set up and ready to go!

What to expect
Preparing for the session

for character building please have a general Idea in mind and we can flush them out even if its just starting with a standard Archtype like Warrior, or Sniper, we will be able to flush them out together! if you are newer to the system that is fine I will gladly help you understand and navigate the vast Universes of Starfinder!

What Zaven brings to the table

I am Zaven, and I specialize in bringing your characters into the vast world of Starfinder, making sure your story is one that truly matters. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or new to the system, I focus on weaving player-driven narratives where your choices shape the universe around you. I’m skilled at improvisation, following the path players leave behind, and ensuring that each adventure feels personal and meaningful. For new players, don't worry! I’ve helped many people start with Starfinder and am more than ready to get you up to speed. I’ll guide you through character creation, mechanics, and gameplay with patience, setting you up for success. We will be using Discord as our medium, as soon as you join we can have dialog where, we’ll fine-tune your character to fit into the narrative, ensuring the adventure is a perfect match for your hero. I love adding music and ambiance to enrich the story, but I’m always open to adjusting things based on the group's preferences. It’s all about building a shared experience and crafting this universe together. As for the rules, I like to mix creativity with the structure of Starfinder. I often implement a "rule of cool" approach for dynamic moments—like using 2d20 rolls where the farthest result from 10 decides success or failure for wild stunts. While I follow the rules as written most of the time, I ensure transparency so the game stays balanced and fun for everyone. If you'd prefer a "hero and their crew" dynamic, we can explore that too! No matter your experience level, I am here to help you enter this world! this is a Play by post Experience that will take you through adventures either Solo as a Duet experience (you and me building the story) Duo (you and another with me to build this out) Or a full group to build this out, No matter the case lets Explore this space together! I look forward to welcoming you to the adventure! Let’s create something unforgettable.

Equipment needed to play

Mobile Phone

Internet

Platforms used
Safety
How Zaven creates a safe table

X, N and O will be utilized when doing or going into potentially sensitive topics, making sure that everyone is comfortable, Stars and wishes, will be open discussion at the end of each session, and also will tie into aftercare and the open door, my DMs will always be open and checked even mid session should anyone have concerns they are uncomfortable bringing to the group I will bridge those topics myself. Luxton technique, is something near and dear to me, I will make sure that any concerns of such will be brought forward as well as sharing anything I am uncomfortable running on my table.

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