Intro to...Monster of the Week RPG [Duet PbP - asynchronous]
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TYPE
SYSTEM
EXPERIENCE
AGE
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Custom / Sunday – 11:30 PM UTC
Campaign Length / 1–5 Sessions
2–4 Hour Duration
1 / 4 Seats Filled
Schedule
About the adventure
These games are all for beginners and up! I am excited to show you what I know in many systems such as Monster of the Week, Dungeon World, Call of Cthulu, and more! I also enjoy learning specialized games like The Witcher, Avatar the Last Airbender, and Star Trek. The theme doesn't always matter to me but your enjoyment does! It is best to feel somewhat comfortable with roleplay so that the story and characters have some more depth but mechanics, like the tools and rules from a game, will also help. I will gladly teach you the game and am always happy to advise a new player of their options.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Play By Post
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
Hello one and all! Welcome! I have been a Game Master since I was shown ttrpgs. What I've been told sets me apart as a GM is my balance between creativity, planning, and in-game "improv" or alternate storytelling. I love mixing up genres, providing a spin to what people regularly expect, and making sure each player/character gets a moment to shine. If you or others you know would like to try an rpg I have not listed, experienced as a player, or have GMed before, please still reach out! I would like to hear what you're interested in and would enjoy expanding my repertoire!
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Creating your character
You will be making characters with me and your fellow party members in a session zero. Everyone will start in the beginning levels depending on the game system. Specifics will be provided per listing.
This game is between yourself (player) and myself (GM). You'll notice the listing have multiple seats because that is how many duet games I feel comfortable to run at once. For Monster of the Week (MOTW) it is a great beginner game to learn simple dice rolls, how success, partial-successes, and failures work for the story, and the basic things needed for a character. The MOTW characters are called Hunters and there are character sheets called Playbooks to choose from whether they be magical or non-magical.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please have a Discord account. We will be using that primarily once sign ups have completed and StartPlaying messages have been sent. I have a server prepared and will get you that link afterwards. Other than that, I may have a playlist for the vibes. It is not required but would be on Spotify.
What ripp brings to the table
I am a GM would likes a good story. While I follow the rules fairly closely, I allow Rule of Cool. In other words, if you have a great idea that doesn't break the game you'll probably be able to do it! While I tend to not have ambient music during game, I will always have recommendations. I do, however, try character voices as often as I can. I am always worried about following stereotypes and try my best to break those barriers while being respectful.
Homebrew rules
The only homebrew, beside story creation, I tend to do is combat balancing. I always check a system first and will make comments on it to my players. I want everyone to feel like they are actually having some decent combat and enjoy the triumph for their characters and fellow players. This also helps me as a GM have a bit more Big Bad actions to provide depth.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How ripp creates a safe table
I always ask people about their boundaries MULTIPLE times. This happens privately during the beginning to sign up, again once you enter the server, and then again at a session zero. In addition, if I am worried about some upcoming content I will let the group know or alter my words to make sure the topic is present but not all encompassing. There are breaks during my games and my private messages are ALWAYS open for a player to come to me.
Content warnings
Safety tools used