Moonshine Through the Darkness
No one is coming to save the people of Holler. It’s up to you.
$23.50
/ Session
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Weekly / Sunday – 2:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–2.5 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
📺[HOLLER OFFICIAL PROMO] https://youtu.be/HVjkY_m9lxo 💀 Character death is possible. The heroes who set out on this journey may not be the ones who finish it. The Appalachian Mountains are dying, and something terrible is stirring in the Holler. The land is poisoned. The air is thick with the Blight. The people are crushed under the heel of the mysterious Big Boys, who own the mines, the mills, and the very lives of those who toil in them. Story Hook: There’s something foul in Burntlick Holler. The air’s gone thick and sour, the creek’s run red twice this month, and no one’ll speak about what they found in the sheepfold. Livestock’s been torn open, not eaten—just left… wrong. Fog clings to the woods longer than it should, and folks swear they hear noises in it. Bleatin’. Scratchin’. Cryin’. The Company sealed the mine years ago after a “collapse,” but the old-timers remember things different. Preacher says this land’s under judgment. Widow down by the mill says it’s just waking back up. You’ve come here for your own reasons—maybe work, maybe revenge, maybe to outrun something worse—but one thing’s certain: You ain’t leavin’ untouched.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.8
(56)
3 years on StartPlaying
627 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
"Grab a hot drink, a seat around the fire, and listen to my cowboy song." "Comfortable? Good! Now, before we get started, I want you all to know that I tell my tales for your enjoyment and pleasure... so please respect each other and don't enter this area if you desire to cause another harm. If someone's pain is your objective or entertains you... You won't make it past the opening credits of our story." [About me: Having been in (often teaching) the Arts for over 25 years, I really enjoy teaching, and I understand how and love to foster creativity in players!] --Experienced GM/DM/ST for roughly 35 years. I have professionally run hundreds of games over multiple systems. In that time, I have learned that it is the players' story and I am just here to facilitate that experience and make it run smoothly and be as entertaining as possible. I see game rules as a way to keep on track and involved...I never let them get in the way of creativity or the group's enjoyment! I came to StartPlaying looking to run some serious and/or seriously fun sessions. My story telling style is light and flows easy. I do not let the mechanics detract from the experience, but use them to enhance the story you want to be told! Teaching new systems to new players is an experience I enjoy. We were all new players, or new to a system at one time...and without kind and proper guidance we probably wouldn't still be involved in this amazing pastime! Roll well and see ya around!
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Creating your character
-Characters will be made in Fantasy Grounds VTT -I will work with you individually via PM on discord to create characters prior to session Zer0 -Session Zer0: will be the opportunity to tie the group together, get to know each other, and handle all the "clerical" work before the story -Session 1: will be when the story kicks off with a prelude and story hooks presented
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Needed: -Discord -Mic -Foundry VTT access Character Sheets will be on Foundry VTT Rolls will be made on Foundry VTT Discord for audio story and text communication
What DuChampion (JJ) brings to the table
I have learned over the years that it is the players story and I am just here to facilitate that experience and make it run smooth and be as entertaining as possible. Maps, reference materials, notes, photos etc. will be posted on Foundry VTT. I will organize it all so everyone enjoys the experience, and take pride in doing so..
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
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Safety
How DuChampion (JJ) creates a safe table
This will be an open door game, if you need to take a break, for any reason, please do so!! All I ask, is if you can, please mute your mic so I know you are out. -Any use of "out of character" Racism, Sexism, or Discrimination or Personal Attacks of any kind will get you banned. -Players who do these things repeatedly "in character" are discouraged/warned/and subject to being (quickly) kicked or banned. -If you do not follow the “Fade to Black” rule you will be kicked or banned. **Fade to Black Rule** During the game, if there is ever an event, situation, or anything that as a player makes you feel Please say “Fade to Black” (same as N card although sometimes I don't see the chat right away)and that scene will end. I will not ask, I will not judge, I will take control and respect this choice. No story is worth paining someone!
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