Rotborne & Ruin | A Daggerheart Zombie Apocalypse Game
Life was great, but that was months ago. Now, you're in a constant battle for your own life, and those around you. Don't let the Rotborne bite...
$23.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 2:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.25 hours
Campaign Length / 15–25 Sessions
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
First possible Session date: January 4, 2026. The dead walk, the living hide, and the world you knew is gone. Your town — once a safe haven — is failing. The walls are breaking, the food is gone, and the moans outside grow louder every night. But there’s one last chance: Lighthelm. The stories say its gates still stand, its people still fight, and maybe, just maybe, there’s a cure. Leaving means risking everything — the open roads are crawling with the undead, and worse things lurk in the shadows — but staying means certain death. Now, a small band of survivors must make the impossible journey across the corpse-haunted lands. Every mile is a gamble. Every choice has a cost. And as humanity’s light flickers in the dark, you’ll discover that the dead aren’t the only monsters left. ----- This campaign takes inspiration from Age of Umbra, The Walking Dead, and other similar vibes.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
393 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
Greetings! I'm David, and I've been playing TTRPGs for over 20 years, and been running them as a DM/Storyteller for over fifteen years, mainly in D&D and Vampire: The Masquerade. My goal in hosting any game is to give the players the best experience possible, including ambient music and soundtracks, heavily modified and customized FoundryVTT tabletops with web-based hosting, help in learning the game's system and rules (yes, even if you are new!) and a *collaborative* storytelling experience that immerses you in the world we're exploring. What do I mean by collaborative storytelling? I strive to make every player feel included in both the group of players and in the telling of the actual story, whether it be high fantasy or modern day. My favorite and most memorable campaigns as a player have always brought the group of players together in telling a great story with input from everyone, not just the GM. That being said, the games I run tend to be more role-play than roll-play, so if that's something you're looking for, I hope to see you in a game sometime soon!
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Creating your character
- Character creation will be handled during 'Session 0' time, it would be helpful to come with an idea or three of what you would like to play so that it can be discussed with myself and other players. - 'The Void' playtest options are available as PC options.
First possible date for a Session 0 is January 4, 2026. Session 0 is free!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🔊 A Discord account (it's free!) 🎲 A ForgeVTT account (also free!) 🎙️ A good microphone and a headset/earbuds. (Do not use speakers during session, please.) 📄 An idea (or three) of what kind of character you want to play. Once you join the game on StartPlaying, please reach out to me on Discord: long.night
What David (LongNight) brings to the table
⏳ 20+ years of DMing/GMing/Storyteller experience. 🎵 Background and ambient music. 🖥️ A discord server to socialize with the other players, and my other tables. 🎭 A character-oriented story telling experience. 🏳️🌈 An table inclusive to all.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How David (LongNight) creates a safe table
- Line and veils will be discussed at Session 0, and as often as needed afterwards. - The virtual table has a module for X, N & O cards.
Content warnings
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