Keys from the Golden Vault - FTL (Faster than Law) | Level 1
Heisting heroes must save the day through crime in a retrofuturistic universe where sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from technology!
$27.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday – 11:30 PM UTC
Aug 20 / Session 3
Session Duration / 2.75–3.25 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The clock is ticking, 🕰️ Your palms are sweating, ✋ And the guards are coming... 💂 What could possibly go wrong? 🤞 Sometimes scoundrels make the best heroes. Leverage, Flash Gordon, and D&D collide in this reimagining of Keys from the Golden Vault set in a retrofuturistic universe where sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from technology! Join a lovable heist team as they travel the galaxy, saving the day, and breaking every law imaginable. Along the way, you will need to infiltrate fancy galas, underworld casinos, remote research outposts, and even the set of a reality tv-show. Security is tight, the marks are powerful, and the law is not on your side, but are you up for the challenge? This is a homebrew-heavy 5e (2024) campaign for 3-6 adventurers and will span from level 1 to 13. The campaign will use tactical maps for most explorations and encounters. This is a tale of colorful characters, clever heists, and creative hijinks for cunning heroes!
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Meet the Game Master
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881 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
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Response rate: 100%
About me
(he/him) Salutations! My name is Joshua, and I facilitate cooperative storytelling experiences. I have been GMing for 27 years with nearly 10,000 hours at the table behind the GM screen. Home games, con games, Short games, and long games. Simple, mysterious, Silly, or serious; I've run them. I believe that RPGs should be a safe playground where players can explore identities and ideas while feeling welcome and empowered. I design and facilitate my campaigns to center the player characters, weaving them into the world and building it up around them. My favorite genre is fractured fairy tales and fresh retellings of classic stories.
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Creating your character
We will discuss character ideas and the party's backstory during Session 0. Please send your character sheet to me at least 24 hours before Session 1 for approval. I am available to talk through character creation ahead of time, and can provide a pre-generated character upon request. Player characters are 1st level with starting equipment. Use the Standard Array or 27 Point Buy for ability scores. Any officially published material is available for use, and homebrew and customization will be allowed, subject to review.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A microphone is required to participate. A webcam is encouraged, but not necessary. I will have my camera on, and I'd love to see you too! We will be using Discord and Roll20 to play, so you will need (free) accounts for both of them. You might want to download the Discord client as well, as many people find it a more reliable experience over the Discord browser application.
What Joshua brings to the table
As GM, I will provide the adventure itself, including maps and tokens. I will provide access to sourcebooks through D&D Beyond. I can provide pre-generated characters on request. Dice rolling may be handled through Roll20, through D&D Beyond (with the Beyond20 browser extension), or with physical dice.
Homebrew rules
Due to the homebrew setting, there are a number of additional homebrew character options, including alternative species and advanced ranged weapons. Additionally, players are welcome to reflavor abilities (such as cure wounds being a healing nano-spray, shocking grasp being a taser, or using the mechanics of the dwarf species to play a subterranean mole-like alien) to fit their character concepts. I am happy to work with you to help bring your wildest ideas to life!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Joshua creates a safe table
Keys from the Golden Vault is a thrilling tale of scheming heroes, dastardly villains, and the crimes they commit against each other. This game will contain elements of fantasy peril and violence comparable to a PG-13 rated film. Please let me know if there are additional things I need to be aware of to maintain your comfort and safety. Racism, sexism, transphobia, ableism, and all other discrimination will not be tolerated.
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