Demons of the Dirt Plains | Intro Campaign for Beginners
A bustling rural town on the edge of a magical forest is plagued by dirty cops and dark magic. Even a hotspot for heroes needs saving sometimes...
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Weekly / Thursday - 12:00 AM UTC
Dec 4 / Session 0
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 30+ Sessions
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome! My name is Ace. This is a D&D campaign that I created, specifically with new/beginner players in mind. Regardless of your experience level, anyone that joins this campaign, will increase their knowledge of D&D, improve their roleplay skills, and have a great time telling an exciting story in the process. Below is a description to give you an idea of the subject matter and tone of the campaign: “Located in the northern tip of the Dirt Plains, on the edge of the mystical woodland known as the Fey Forest, is the town of Dirton! A bustling, rural hotspot for both adventure and those that seek it! Wacky creatures and whimsical threats put the town on the map, but they also allow more sinister incidents to go unnoticed. From both inside and outside the town’s borders, something evil is brewing (and it’s not their infamous ale). When a few novice adventurers unite here at the referral of their mysterious friend, they seem to be the only ones to notice that something is not right. Who will save this legendary town from an encroaching darkness? Statistically speaking, 3-6 weirdos with a little experience and a lot to prove 😅😂” The campaign takes place largely in one town where your characters will uncover mysteries, explore magical terrain, and tangle with both villains and monsters alike. They might also make friends, start a business, or even fall in love, all depending on what you and your fellow players choose to pursue! The tone of the game will be overall comedic and lighthearted, but with plenty of dramatic moments of near-death experiences and covert operations. If you have any questions about this campaign or if it's right for you, please shoot me a message! I would love to hear from you and I'm happy to discuss.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
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4 years on StartPlaying
227 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Inclusive, Creativity
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Response rate: 100%
About me
Welcome, friends! My name is Ace. I am an experienced, professional game master (or GM, for short). I primarily run games for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e). I would love to run a game for you! I have been playing D&D since 2013, running games (GMing) since 2016, and doing so professionally since 2020. Since I started GMing professionally, I have consistently been running one to four weekly campaigns at a time. In that time, I have also taught dozens of people to play D&D from scratch. I have livestreamed the games I run, edited/produced videos of them for my youtube channel, and made educational videos about D&D. I believe D&D can be for everyone and that there is a version of it that everyone can enjoy. That’s why I love teaching people about the game and introducing it to those that might not have experienced it otherwise. In that interest, I want everyone that plays in one of my games to be comfortable, have a good time, and never feel ostracized for lack of experience (or any other reason). Whether or not you choose to play in one of the games that I run, what’s most important to me is that you get to play and have a great time doing so! Some of my favorite D&D content is Dimension 20, The Adventure Zone, NADDPod, Dungeons and Daddies, Harmonquest, and the Vox Machina animated series. I’m a huge fan of Brennan Lee Mulligan’s GM style and have learned a lot from watching him play and listening to him talk about the game. Outside of D&D, some of my biggest interests are cooking, musical theatre, film/television, improv comedy, and games. A few of my all-time favorite games are: Magic the Gathering, Root, Wingspan, Catan, Blood Bowl 2, Kingdom Hearts, and Scrabble. If you're interested in playing in a game that I run or if I can be of assistance in your D&D journey, don't hesitate to reach out.
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Creating your character
I request that players not use A.I. as part of the games that I run. This includes writing backstories, creating character sheets, and generating character art. If you have questions about this or need special accommodation, please contact me. CHARACTER SHEET GUIDELINES: -Level 1 characters via DnDBeyond.com (DDB) using the 2024 rules. -No homebrew, legacy/noncore, or anything that's not in the official D&D sourcebooks. However, just ask me if there’s something in one of those categories that you’re excited about and I’m happy to consider it. -Use standard array or point buy to set ability scores. -Optional Class Features are allowed. -Add starting equipment to your inventory. -Please choose a picture to represent your character and send it to me. You can send me the picture directly via discord (AceTheGM) or send me a link to the picture via SPG. -Message me if you need help or have any questions! CHARACTER BACKSTORY GUIDELINES: -This campaign will involve character backstories as much as possible so I ask that everyone create a relatively detailed backstory for your character using the template that I will provide. -Your character must have both the motivation and ability to work collaboratively with the other player characters. -Your character must generally not be evil. -Your character must be from this continent. -Your character must have had bad experiences with authority and/or law enforcement, either directly or indirectly. -Your character will start this campaign arriving in a town that they are not very familiar with. They were recently at a huge turning point in their lives. Coincidentally, at the moment when they most needed direction, they met a mysterious, friendly traveller who referred them to this town. Please incorporate this into your backstory as well as why they were at a turning point in their lives and some motivations for coming to this town. ADDITIONAL INFO: Players will create character sheets on DDB. You’ll need to make an account on DDB first, if you don’t already have one. It’s free to make an account and there are various methods to do so. Here is a link to sign up for an account: https://www.dndbeyond.com/create-account After you sign up for the campaign on SPG, you will see a link to my DDB Campaign under the "Prep Materials" section of the adventure. If you make a character in my campaign (using said link), you will have access to all the official D&D 5e Sourcebook material when choosing your character options. If you make a character on DDB, but not in my campaign, you will only have access to the most basic character options that are free on DDB. Players are encouraged to make character sheets on their own and just send them to me for review. However, for any new/beginner players, I like to schedule an extra one-on-one meeting prior to the game. We can use this meeting to review their character sheet together and/or talk through the process of making one.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Prior to the game, each player should have the following: -A completed character sheet (level 1) in my DnDBeyond campaign. -A computer. -Functional headphones, a microphone, and a camera all connected to your computer and ready to use. -The Zoom app downloaded and ready to use on their computer. -A reliable internet connection. -A discord account with access to my discord server. -An idea for how to introduce/describe your character to the other players. -A picture to represent your character. -A completed character backstory, following the template I provide. Prior to the game, please send me: -Your character backstory (via google doc, ideally). -Your character's pronouns. -A picture to represent your character. You can send me a link to a picture via SPG or you can DM me on Discord. My discord username is: acethegm If you have the option, I recommend using an external microphone (such as from a pair of headphones) rather than the built-in microphone on your computer/laptop because the audio quality is usually much better, which makes it easier for everyone to communicate. For ongoing campaigns like this, I request all players join my discord server for consistent and organized communication. I have several discord channels on my server dedicated to communicating about this specific campaign. There is an “essential info” channel with a zoom link for us to connect via video call. There should also be a zoom link and a link to my DDB campaign in the prep materials section of this adventure, which you will be able to see once you sign up for the campaign.
What Ace the GM brings to the table
-Use of my DnDBeyond campaign with access to all the official 5e sourcebooks (with the exception of any recent publications). -A pro Zoom license for convenient and consistent video call quality. -A professional A/V setup to enhance the listening/viewing experience. -A robust world and story to take part in. -A play style driven by character choices, collaborative storytelling, and improv comedy. -Detailed, custom-made maps (where applicable) made and displayed in Photoshop. -Voice acting of various unique characters. -Background music, ambience, and sound effects to set the mood and help immerse you in the story. -Years of experience as a professional Game Master. -An inclusive and welcoming attitude 😀
Homebrew rules
Below is a link to a google doc that includes all of my key homebrew rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6QNXLi-Sj_brOUF7lui9gx_ZAEz6kJEv71omn5NOGo/edit?usp=sharing
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Ace the GM creates a safe table
When we meet first via video chat for our session 0, we will start by reviewing the functionality of all safety tools, getting to know each other a little bit, discussing house rules and preferences, and then if we have time transition into a practice session. I will explain the open door policy, when we will take breaks, the X/N/O system, and the process for post-session debriefs (including stars and wishes). For the X/N/O cards, I ask that everyone hold up their arms or hands on camera as the X/N/O symbols. If that does not work for anyone, we can easily find another method. Debriefs will happen at the end of each session. They usually take about 15 minutes so please allow for this extra time in each session. We will review what happened in the session and evaluate the session as a whole via the stars and wishes methodology.
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