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Heroes of the Borderlands -- 42 Years GMing ... This Adventure!
Obviously, I didn’t run it every year. But I gave it a shot.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 8–15 Sessions
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
2/6
About the adventure
⚔️ Heroes of the Borderlands — Professional D&D 5E Campaign on Foundry VTT Run by Robert J Defendi, a Veteran Game Master with 42 Years of Experience Step into Heroes of the Borderlands, a living, evolving frontier between the wilderness and civilization, where heroes rise, and legends are forged in steel and fire. With over four decades behind the screen, I bring storytelling expertise, tactical mastery, and player-first pacing to every session. Whether you’re new to D&D or a veteran adventurer, I’ll guide you through a world that reacts to your every choice. 🗺️ What to Expect • FoundryVTT Hosted Game – Smooth, immersive online play with maps, effects, and custom modules. I run an automation-heavy game. • Tailored Storytelling – Character-driven arcs that evolve with your party’s decisions. • Rich Worldbuilding – Explore the Borderlands, a frontier teetering between civilization and chaos. • Balanced Encounters – Tactical challenges and narrative depth in equal measure. • Professional GMing – 42 years of experience running campaigns across every edition of D&D. 🧭 About the Campaign Heroes of the Borderlands blends high fantasy with gritty frontier adventure. Your actions will shape the balance of the region — for good or ill. 🧙♂️ Details • System: D&D 5E. • Platform: FoundryVTT (no subscription required). • Session Length: 3–4 hours • Style: Roleplay-focused with cinematic combat and lasting consequences. 🎟️ Ready to Begin? Adventure doesn’t wait. Will you answer the call?
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(13)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Looking for unforgettable adventures — not just another session? You’ve come to the right table. With 42 years of GMing experience, I’ve run everything from classic dungeon crawls to hard sci-fi thrillers and cinematic horror. My focus is always the same: immersive storytelling, player agency, and moments you’ll talk about for years. Whether you’re delving into D&D 5E, facing terror in ALIEN RPG, delving deep in Shadowdark RPG, or exploring other systems and worlds, every session is crafted for engagement, pacing, and fun. What You Can Expect: • Decades of Experience: 42 years of running and designing campaigns across multiple systems • Professional Delivery: Clear communication, strong pacing, and polished prep • Player-Focused Play: Storylines that evolve with your group’s decisions • Flexible Offerings: One-shots, ongoing campaigns, or private group sessions • Digital Mastery: Smooth, cinematic play on FoundryVTT • From heroic fantasy to deep-space horror, I bring the same level of professionalism, creativity, and passion to every table. Reserve Your Seat on StartPlaying.games — let’s tell a story worth remembering. #TTRPG #DnD #AlienRPG #FoundryVTT #StartPlayingGames
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Creating your character
We will make characters on DND Beyond and import them into Foundry VTT.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Ensure you have a computer capable of running a virtual tabletop and a D&D Beyond account. Join our Discord, https://discord.gg/th36KUYF.
What Robert brings to the table
I’ll provide the environment and the story. I tend to roleplay as much as possible, but I don’t shy away from combat. I will do light voices and accents.
Homebrew rules
Natural 20s always succeed, and natural 1s always fail. I allow delaying in combat in addition to readying. The group can decide our position on Flanking.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Robert creates a safe table
We will have a session zero where we discuss themes and preferences. We will discuss lines and veils, and I have the Safety Tools module installed in Foundry.
Content warnings
Safety tools used