š¹TIME TO TRY D&D!š¹ | Heroes of the Borderlands
BECOME LEGENDS OF THE BORDERLANDS! Start your venture into D&D with this AMAZING introductory adventure!
$25.00
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Bi-weekly / Saturday - 8:00 AM UTC
Feb 14 / Session 10
Session Duration / 2ā2.5 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
š D&D 2024 āļø Learn to Play Adventure for New Heroes š° Classic Fantasy šŖØ Touchstones: The Hobbit, Fable. š The Story Welcome to the wild frontier known as the Borderlands. Here danger lurks around every corner. Bandits raid lonely roads, monsters stalk forgotten ruins & caves, and beasts prey the hills. The people of the Borderlands survive by grit and courage, but also by relying on the bravery of adventurers just like YOU! In Heroes of the Borderlands, youāll start from humble beginnings as you learn the ropes of adventuring. You'll be helping out around the Keep, ventuing into the Caves of Chaos and exploring the wilderness beyond. š Fully Voiced NPCs & Villains š¼ Immersive Music & SFX š³ļøāš LGBTQ+ Friendly š What to Expect Themes: Discovery, Heroism, Community, Exploration, The Call to Adventure This campaign is designed to take you from Level 1 to 5, making it the perfect introduction to D&D. Youāll learn the game through play, with a chance to experience all pillars of D&D; Exploration, Roleplay, Combat, and most importantly FUN! Veterans will find familiar joy in its classic adventuring style, while new players will discover just how easy it is to step into the role of a hero. Included as part of this adventure will be some adventures from "Dragon Delves" woven into the game. Whether this is your first adventure or your fiftieth, Heroes of the Borderlands is a fantastic introdcution to all of D&D. Every hero starts somewhere, and yours starts here in the wild frontier of the Borderlands? šāāļø About Me I'm Euan, a Professional Dungeon Master with seven years of experience. Armed with a Master of Arts Degree in Drama and a wealth of theatrical expertise, I craft immersive, high-roleplay experiences. Expect fully-voiced NPCs and a world shaped by your actions. With multiple games weekly, I ensure each session maintains a professional standard.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
š Actor | āļø Storyteller | š§ Neurodivergent | š He/Him Hail, adventurers! Iām Euan, a trained actor with a Master's Degree in Drama and a lifelong love of tabletop roleplaying games. Whether you're brand new to TTRPGs or a seasoned hero, Iām here to guide you through thrilling stories, emotional character moments, and unforgettable adventures. You wonāt just walk away with treasure, youāll gain unique memories and new friends who shared the journey with you. š About Me ⢠Iām an actor, filmmaker, music lover, and dedicated gamer. ⢠A huge Critical Role fan, which as strongly influence my playstyle; expect roleplay-heavy sessions. ⢠Iām bisexual and neurodivergent, and I believe passionately that TTRPGs are for everyone. Inclusion is NOT optional, it's essential! š«“ What I Offer ⢠Odyssey Campaigns: Games that last multiple years. ⢠Long-Term Campaigns: 6ā12+ month epics across bigger campaigns. ⢠Mini-Campaigns: 2ā5 month arcs for a tighter, more focused experience. ⢠One-Shots: Great for new players or a one-night-only adventure. ⢠Homebrew & Official Modules: Pick your flavour; a story you can pick, or one you discover. ⢠Event Games: Hosting a party, team-building day, or themed event? I can run the perfect game for your group. š² Why Adventure With Me? ⢠š Trained Actor: I hold both a BA and MA in Drama, bringing characters to life with immersive, reactive roleplay and a range of unique NPC voices; Humanoid and Beyond! ⢠š§ Experienced GM: Iāve run countless games, paid and unpaid, online and in person. Youāre in capable hands. ⢠šµ Music & SFX: I provide tailor made music & SFX for every game through Syrinscape. ⢠š°Investment: I invest in my games; maps, artwork, music, and more. II ensure money goes BACK into my games to keep making them better! ⢠š Loads of Content: I offer access to a rich library of official material to support your character and your journey. š”ļø Safe, Welcoming Spaces ⢠š« Zero Tolerance for Bigotry of any kind. ⢠𧰠I make use of TTRPG safety tools to ensure everyone is comfortable, respected, and having fun. Letās roll some dice, tell great stories, and have fun. Adventure awaits, will you answer the call?
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Creating your character
Characters will begin at level 1, with intial discussions on character creation happening in Session 0. Players then will create the characters in their own time, but can contact me if they need support.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- A mic to talk is necessary. - Level 1 Character Sheet must be prepared before Session 1 (but I can help if contacted before game), details of character creation will be gone over in Session 0. - (Optional) Download a piece of free software called Syrinscape Online Player to recieve music and sounds (discussed in Session 0). There is an option to use the player through a browser without a requirement for any downloads.
What Euan Buddie brings to the table
š Dynamic Roleplay Trained in acting, I bring every NPC to life with distinct voices and personalities. Experience fully immersive interactions as your character. THEATRE KIDS will love my games! šµ Atmospheric Audio Using Syrinscape, I craft immersive soundscapes with ambient noise, music, and effects; whether itās a busy market or a dragonās lair, every scene will feel like you're really there. š Immersive Worlds I primarily run games on Roll20, using official, purchased or custom-built maps tailored to your adventure. From spooky dungeons to bustling cities, every location feels alive, with tokens and assets that bring encounters to life. š Comprehensive Digital Tools My Roll20/D&Dbeyond/Demiplane compendium gives you seamless access to character options, spells, and items, ensuring a smooth creation process and the resources you need to create the character of your dreams. āļø Thrilling Combat Expect exciting combat, cinematically described. I like to include environmental effects to make fights even more dynamic. I balance rules and creativity to make each fight epic and memorable. š Story-Driven Adventures Your decisions ripple through the world, shaping a narrative thatās uniquely yours. Itās more than monsters and loot, this is a tale of your party. Whether you're in a homebrew game, or a pre-written module, anticipate that you have agency, and your actions have consequences. š¤ Player-Focused Philosophy Iām here to challenge and inspire, not defeat you. Your character's growth and heroism are my priority, and together weāll create an unforgettable adventure.
Homebrew rules
I use the following light Homebrew/Optional Rules: - *Auto Success/Fail on all d20 tests (*best/worst possible outcome in a situation) - Maximum Critical Hits - Bonus action potion (roll), Action Potion (max on the dice) - Flanking - Skill Challenges - Group skill checks = average number/success, not the lowest roll
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Euan Buddie creates a safe table
The game will be using Lines and Veils to ensure a comfortable experience for all players. This is done via a joined sheet which everyone is able to see, but it is completely anonymous. Session 0 will discuss; Code of Confuct, Game Mechanics, Character Creation, Campaign Context, and give oppertunity for questions. During the game, I'll be implementing an "X-Card", via a button that allows plays to pause gameplay if any content or moment becomes uncomfortable. 2 Hour long session (plus an extra half-hour for overrun), 5-10 minute break midway. Debreif at the end (included within time).
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