Outsmart the Guilds, Get the Money | Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
The power of the city's factions is a castle of cards, one stray wind away from collapse. You are no stray wind; you are a deliberate storm
$17.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 1:00 PM UTC
Nov 9 / Session 11
Session Duration / 3ā4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A vault with 1,000,000 gold coins lies hidden in this city. Factions are waging a shadow war to claim it. You're the ambitious upstarts ready to beat them all to the prize. In this game, you will: š» Run a Business: Use your tavern as a headquarters to gather secrets, launder gold, and plan your next move. š¤« Become a Spy: Navigate a web of secrets and make back-alley deals. š¤ Forge Alliances: Decide which of the cityās players you can trust... and who you can afford to betray. šŗļø Make Plans: Your greatest asset won't be a magic sword, but a flawless plan. āļø Face Real Consequences: Make choices that permanently alter the city's political landscape. š¤ Feel a True Challenge: Outsmart factions with intricate plans and adapt when they inevitably go wrong. This is a game that respects your intelligence. What My Players Say: -Rodrigo āāāāā ā...His storytelling is immersive, and every session feels fresh and exciting thanks to his creativity...ā
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(18)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
32 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Forget random dungeons. My tables are for players who want their choices to have weight, to feel the ripple effects of their actions in a world that feels truly alive. My background in Social Sciences and Public Administration means I build worlds with depth. āļø Real Consequences: Expect intricate political webs and NPCs driven by realistic motivations. Your decisions will have tangible, cascading consequences that permanently alter the world. šļø Systemic Depth: You won't just clear a dungeon; you might destabilize an entire economy or spark a diplomatic crisis. We'll explore how power operates and how history is shaped by the choices of a few. š An International Storyteller As a Brazilian Game Master, I bring a unique cultural perspective to my storytelling, and a professional approach I've shared with players at events like GenCon's Portuguese track. The narratives we build are infused with a different rhythm and a global flavor. I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and I foster a diverse, international community at my tables. If you are a player who craves exploration with real stakes and wants to see your character's legacy written into the fabric of a believable world, then your seat is waiting.
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Creating your character
2024 Rules, Point Buy, Lv1 Start. We'll do it together in session 0.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To keep everything organized, all players will need a Discord account and join my server. Itāll be our main hub for chatting, sharing files, and running Session 0. discord.com/register Weāll also be using FoundryVTT to play the game.
What Gabriel Olive brings to the table
ā Free custom art for your character (NOT AI) after 5 sessions of gameplay. Artist - https://chiicomissionsinfo.carrd.co/# ā Free Session 0! ā A Story That Respects Your Intelligence: Unravel a web of clues, secrets, and lies. This campaign is designed for problem-solvers, explorers, and actors who want to be genuinely challenged. ā Deep Character Integration: I thrive on weaving your character's backstory and motivations into the core of the plot. Your personal stakes will become the central pillar of our story. ā Premium VTT Experience: I bring a full suite of professional tools to the table, including stunning, detailed maps, animated spell effects, unique voices for NPCs, and a curated atmospheric soundtrack to ensure total immersion. As a multi-lingual GM, I bring a diverse range of voices and cultural nuances to the world.
Homebrew rules
I like to stick to the rules for the most part, but Iām totally open to the ārule of coolā when it makes the story more exciting. If you want to try something thatās outside the usual rules, you can spend a use of Inspiration to pull it off. As long as itās cinematic, fair, and fits the moment, Iām all for letting cool ideas shine! Iām also using renown rules to track each playerās reputation within the city. Donāt worry, Iāll explain how those work in session 0.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Gabriel Olive creates a safe table
This is an inclusive and safe table. We will have a comprehensive Session 0 to discuss themes, set boundaries using tools like Lines and Veils, and ensure the game is tailored to the comfort and enjoyment of the entire group. My goal is to create a space for challenging storytelling, not uncomfortable players.
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