Learn To Play: Shadowdark

Learn To Play: Shadowdark

We will be playing the classic D&D module, B4 The Lost City. Lost in the desert! Your only hope lies in a ruined city rising out of the sands.

TYPE

One-Shot

LEVELS

1

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

All Ages
2 NEEDED TO START
$15.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Monday - 10:00 PM UTC

Apr 6

Session Duration / 2 hours

1 / 5 Seats Filled

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Meet your party members

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About the adventure

Lost in the desert! The only hope for survival lies in a ruined city rising out of the sands. Food, water, and wealth await heroic adventures inside and ancient pyramid ruled by a strange race of masked beings. B4 The Lost City (1982) was the first adventure written for Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (1981). It was written by Tom Moldvay.

Game style

Dungeon Crawl

Theater of the Mind

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(17)

BIMPOC
Hispanic/Latinx
Published Writer
Game Designer

Less than a year on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

About me

Do you want to develop communication and problem-solving skills in English or Spanish? Do you want to learn new RPG systems? You’ve come to the right table. I am available for: -campaigns -one-shot adventure sessions -special events -how-to-play sessions I am a bilingual writer and TTRPG designer originally from Puerto Rico. I have run multi-year campaigns, one-shots and convention games across the United States and online. I am a certified interpreter and translator with over 10 years of professional experience. I have led panels on diversity at the table and RPG safety tools at GaryCon, ConCarolinas and others. As a GM, I tailor my campaigns based on player feedback. I use costumes, music and terrain builds to create an immersive experience. I have designed sharknados, canyonlands, original ambient music, pre-recorded messages from otherworldly beings and much more. My professional values center around clear communication and relationship management. I pride myself on being able to balance different personalities and playstyles. In our campaign, you will: -have fun! -learn that failure is a detour, there is always another route -build confidence and stress tolerance in a safe setting -develop problem-solving and public speaking skills For those wanting to practice English or Spanish: In our group, we will support and celebrate each other’s progress. Let’s practice with a party of friends by our side! I am resourceful and improvisational. I bring creativity and commitment to our virtual table. Grab a seat! -----Español------ ¿Quieres desarrollar habilidades de comunicación y resolución de problemas en inglés o español? ¿Quieres aprender nuevos RPGs? Has venido a la mesa correcta. Estoy disponible para: -campañas - one-shots -eventos especiales -sesiones introductorias Soy un escritor bilingüe y diseñador de TTRPG originario de Puerto Rico. He organizado campañas multianuales, one-shots y juegos de convenciones en todo Estados Unidos y en línea. Soy intérprete y traductor certificado con más de 10 años de experiencia profesional. He dirigido paneles sobre diversidad en la mesa y herramientas de seguridad para RPG en GaryCon, ConCarolinas y otros. Como GM, adapto mis campañas en función de los comentarios de los jugadores. Utilizo disfraces, música y construcciones de terreno para crear una experiencia inmersiva. He diseñado tornados de tiburones, abismos, música ambiental original, mensajes pregrabados de seres de otro mundo y mucho más. Mis valores profesionales se centran en la comunicación clara y la gestión de relaciones. Me siento honrado de poder equilibrar diferentes personalidades y estilos de juego. En nuestra campaña podrás: -¡divertirse! -aprender que el fracaso es un desvío, siempre hay otro camino -aumenter tu confianza y tolerancia al estrés en un ambiente seguro. -desarrollar habilidades para resolver problemas y hablar en público. Para aquellos que quieran practicar inglés o español: en nuestro grupo, nos apoyaremos y celebraremos el progreso de cada uno. ¡Practiquemos con un grupo de amigos al lado! Soy creativo y comodo improvisando. Aporto creatividad y compromiso a nuestra mesa virtual. ¡Unete a la mesa!

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Character creation

Creating your character

You can create a character using this website: https://shadowdarklings.net/create

What to expect

Preparing for the session

We will be using Discord and Alchemy VTT. You do not need to download Alchemy.

What J. Yamil brings to the table

This is a great opportunity to learn Shadowdark. I will do character voices and utilize ambient music.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How J. Yamil creates a safe table

X cards will be in use.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions