The Void Crater and The City of VOC (PBP-asynchronous)
The Void Crater, a relic of a long forgotten cataclysmic event thought to have gouged out the rock so deep it reached the depths of hell itself.
$5.00
/ Session
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Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Weekly / Friday - 7:00 AM UTC
Mar 20 / Session 17
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This campaign, set within the shadow of the City of VOC, is a high-stakes, dark fantasy dungeon crawler that blends atmospheric exploration with brutal, tactical combat. It is an adventure of desperation and discovery, perfect for players and readers who enjoy a world where environment is as much a character as the heroes themselves. The Setting: The Void Crater The story centers on a cataclysmic scar in the world known as the Void Crater. Surrounding this abyss is VOC, a city of cracked black stone towers inhabited by orphans, outcasts, and fortune-seekers from every race. The adventure moves vertically, descending through distinct, perilous layers like: * The Caverns (Level 1-4): Ancient ruins of a lost Avian civilization predating the crater, now infested with bandits and oozes. * The Catacombs (Level 5-9): A shifting mausoleum of traps and undead, currently occupied by a mysterious Southern Desert Empire death cult. * The Web (Level 10-12): A terrifying, three-dimensional vertical ecosystem of crystalized silk tunnels and giant arachnids. Gameplay & Narrative Style Based on the journals of the "People’s Voice" Kold, the mouse-druid Peecheep, and the vanguard Zaelyn IronScar, the experience offers: * Tactical Survival: Resources are scarce. Every torch, rope, and pickaxe counts as players navigate "forbidden holes" and deep chasms. * Environmental Storytelling: Uncovering the secrets of the Avian Civilization—through rubbings, masks, and ciphers—is as vital as the gold earned from mining Void Stone. * Brutal Combat: Battles are frantic and deadly. From suffocating Darkmantles to splitting Ochre Jellies and necrotic Wights, survival is never guaranteed. * Dynamic Factions: Navigating the politics between the Guild Foremen, the Great Repository researchers, and hostile cultists creates a living world where choices have consequences. Why Join the Adventure? Whether you are reading the novels or playing the campaign, you will experience a world where the "Cleaners" remove the evidence of your failure within hours. It is a story about the bonds formed in the dark—between a 7ft Dragonborn bard, a 2ft mouse, and an iron-scarred warrior—as they hunt for holy relics like the Sword of Virtue to stop a creeping death. Are you ready to descend? The platform is leaving, and the horn is about to sound.
Game style
Play By Post
Dungeon Crawl
Realm Building
Rules as Written (RaW)
Sandbox / Open World
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
B0X I have always been a storyteller. My journey began with a pencil, a bag of dice, and the after-school games that first sparked my love for high adventure. Today, I am a professional Game Master on StartPlaying, where I turn tabletop sessions into immersive, dark fairytales. My philosophy is that stories are a collaborative journey. I craft the world—complete with rich histories, ancient laws, and custom-drawn maps—but it is the players who bring it to life. To honor those "brave souls" and their characters, I preserve our adventures by transforming live campaign logs into polished novellas. By stripping away game mechanics and focusing on narrative depth, I turn a chaotic night at the table into a lasting chronicle. Whether we are swimming in an ocean inside a teacup, outsmarting a brain in a jar, or navigating the back alleys of the City of VOC, my goal is the same: to provide detailed descriptions and memorable encounters that stay with you long after the dice stop rolling. Step into the box with me, and let’s find out what’s around the corner together. Platform Links Adventure with me: https://www.startplaying.games/gm/b0x Support the world-building: https://www.patreon.com/B0X Read the Archives: https://inkitt.com/digitaladventures Visuals & Updates: https://www.instagram.com/b0x51ck Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/b0x
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Creating your character
I use the app Dungeon Realms for chat function, and battle maps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.fireball.fireball.prod I also use Discord for; community chat image sharing data and information sharing Integrated with Avare, and DnD Beyond for rolls. DnD Beyond for character tracking and rolls.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Install the Dungeon Realms app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.fireball.fireball.prod *Dungeon Realms* Once you have installed the Dungeon Realms app please let me know your username so I can add you to the adventure. *Discord* community chat image sharing data and information sharing Integrated with Avare, and DnD Beyond for rolls. *DnD Beyond* Create a character and join the campaign link. *World Anvil* If you have or want to make a World Anvil account please send me your username and I will add you to the group there as well. https://www.worldanvil.com/w/the-great-continent-b0x *Inkitt* Feel free to take a look at previous adventures from this and other campaigns on Inkitt. https://inkitt.com/digitaladventures If you have any trouble or questions please ask. No rules mastery needed—new players welcome! Come prepared to have fun and build an imaginative story together.
What B0X brings to the table
Expect imaginative story arcs. Whimsical Characters. Strange encounters. Challenging combat. Asynchronous play by post in the Dungeon Realms app, play when you have time. No pressure or judgement just fun with friends.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer or Mobile Device
Platforms used
Safety
How B0X creates a safe table
X, N, & O's sent directly to chat Open Door Policy. Chat to me anytime. Step away anytime.
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