The Inverted Tower

Creating your character

Shadowdarklings.net I encourage the creation of several characters in case of character death. You may create your character manually, or at random. I will offer a free first session, that you may try out the game. Please note, this will not be a superhero D&D 5e sort of environment, and is more a survival horror experience. We will spend the first session getting set up and aquainted. If you have not used Shadowdarklings.net, it is extremely fast and easy to generate characters there.

Preparing for the session

This game will use: 1. FoundryVTT for gameplay 2. Discord for voice and communication 3. A decent computer capable of loading video graphics This adventure is beginner friendly. I am fairly new to running Shadowdark RPG, though I have studied the rules, and have been running Foundry games for several years. I am an experienced Game Master coming primarily from D&D 5e, but I am just starting out on Startplaying Games, and hope to find some like-minded players. I hope to find a devoted group of regular players who enjoy the style of games I do. I run FoundryVTT, and use many immersive elements such as full color maps, atmospheric music, videos, and graphics. You do not have to install Foundry or make an account, I will provide a link to the server. A capable computer is highly recommended, but don't worry if you are not familar with Foundry, as I can help new players to learn the system. This adventure will use the ShadowDark rule system, with several adaptations to game mechanics. I like playing D&D 5e, but I appreciate the simplification and "back to basics" approach of Shadowdark, and the focus on creativity and fun, interactive play over excessive rules. To me, creativity, exploration, and a sense of danger and adventure are the point of RPGs. I encourage proactive character development and roleplaying, but players should be prepared to die in the adventure, and should allow for some backup characters. I describe the atmosphere and idea of this game as "SHADOWDARKSOULS" -- as it will incorporate some Soulslike elements in the story. The will involve challenging combat, problem-solving, teamwork and strategy.

What JS brings to the table

- Immersive, full color maps, based on designs by Dyson's Dodecahedron - Top-down tokens for PCs, NPCs, and Monsters, with automatic rotation - Thematic music, sound effects, and voices - Video and Graphics for key interactions - A unique setting with lore and secrets to discover *Disclaimer: I do use AI generated artwork for some video and graphic presentation, which I also edit and arrange for effect. The concepts and maps are my own creations, although the maps are based on commercial-licensed Dyson Maps. While the game play has an old-school feel and atmosphere, I will not present the game in the typical black and white Shadowdark aesthetic, and will use full color graphics and images, including tokens made by and adapted from Forgotten Adventures.

Homebrew rules

The game will incorporate some special items that facilitate a more "Soulslike" feel to the Shadowdark system, allowing characters certain checkpoints in the Dungeon in case they die (likely...)

How JS creates a safe table

We will have a free Session 0 to get acquainted and discuss the expectations of the group and address concerns about content and subject matters. I will supply ample opportunity to alert me if an issue in the game is uncomfortable or unpleasant for a player.