High Seas Hijinks: D&D 5e Keep on the Borderlands & Saltmarsh
Enjoy a fusion of Heroes of the Borderlands & Ghosts of Saltmarsh. Set upon the high seas, prepare your cutlass & compass as you sail to adventure!
$40.00
/ Session
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5 players following this game
Bi-weekly / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Jul 26 / Session 14
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This game contains a charming mix of both newer and more classic D&D content, re-envisioned as a tale of the high seas. Players will enjoy the newest starter set for D&D 5e, Heroes of the Borderlands. As they progress through the sandbox adventure, it seamlessly transitions to the compilation of high seas tales titled Ghosts of Saltmarsh. The stories will embrace the swashbuckler mythos wholeheartedly. Players into tales of derring-do, unbeatable odds, cunning villains, terrifying folk tales, and the opportunity for riches should take great pleasure in this story. The campaign utilizes the content provided by the Beadle & Grimm team, as well as connective tissue woven by the DM and the players themselves. As a special gift, a thank-you care package is sent to all players to show appreciation. Connor's campaigns have over a 95% completion rate over the last 5 years, with some groups running 8 consecutive campaigns over that timespan. You can rest assured, you will receive a complete experience ran to exacting and high standards, with some of the best players on StartPlaying Games. From the Heroes on the Borderlands starter set... "Make every game night unforgettable with Heroes of the Borderlands, a cooperative fantasy adventure game full of fast fun for your friends and family. Designed for 3–5 players, in each game, one player acts as Dungeon Master, while others act as heroes in an ever-evolving story. Together, you delve into monster-filled caves, explore untamed forests, and determine the fate of the Borderlands." From the description of Ghosts of Saltmarsh... "Ghosts of Saltmarsh combines some of the most popular classic adventures from the first edition of Dungeons & Dragons including the classic ‘U’ series and some of the best nautical adventures from Dungeon magazine: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, Danger at Dunwater, The Final Enemy, Salvage Operation, Isle of the Abbey, Tammeraut’s Fate, The Styes. All adventures have been faithfully adapted to the fifth edition rules of Dungeons & Dragons. Furthermore, this book includes details on the port town of Saltmarsh, as well as plenty of hooks to kick-off each adventure. Play through each story in a seafaring campaign leading characters from level 1 through level 12, or pull out sections to place in ongoing campaigns in any setting. The appendices also cover mechanics for ship-to-ship combat, new magic items, monsters, and more!"
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Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
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Response rate: 100%
About me
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES, FRIENDSHIP & ALL BELLS AND WHISTLES - RELIABLY DELIVERED! This is what you receive when you share one of my tables. I am a 30+ year facilitator of RPG games and public play events (including conventions), with over 40 production credits both written and streaming for Wizards of the Coast, DMs Guild, Grim and Perilous Games, and more. I promise top quality experiences delivered completely and safely with accents, sound effects, vibrant description, and even cosplay. Learn more about me, including viewing my products at: http://thehealerdm.carrd.com/ I provide mental health services to youth and families in a public school, so while I predominantly run games for adults, I am very comfortable switching gears to run for kids and families. The skills required to share the game with kids are a little different, and I'm happy to introduce your family to the world of gaming. Experiences I Offer? * Long-term campaigns (with thank you gifts at completion, for real) * One-shot adventures I have published (or am looking to publish with your help) * Company events * Child and adult birthday parties * Celebrations and special events * Gaming learn-to-plays Why Gaming? I enjoy the creativity of this hobby. The shared stories of triumph over adversity build powerful bonds between players. Many of my friends today I made around a gaming table or at gaming events. The connectedness this hobby creates is good for the soul, even offering healing. I promise my campaigns will deliver these to you. Why Hire Me? Every gamemaster on this site is unique. I bring my own set of skills to the table that make me a great pick for the right group. * I am a mental health therapist. The skills that make you a good therapist - communication, listening, understanding, collaboration, empathy - make you an amazing Gamemaster. A lot of my real world work is with kids and families, and I enjoy running games specifically for children and families. * This Master Ain't Sitting on a Mountain. I ran thousands of games (well over 10,000 hours of playtime) and contributed much to the industry, resulting in better player experiences. I am proud of my experience, but I remain a normal and approachable guy. Players meet up with me at cons all the time, and I promise a meal if we can make it happen. * No Holds Barred Gaming. You will feel like Batman because you will have all the cool toys. I share Zoom Pro, Syrinscape soundboard, Roll20 virtual tabletop (when requested), and online play resources (such as a complete D&D Beyond library, or through Google Drive). For D&D, we will use high production value versions by Beadle and Grimm's when available. On campaign completion, I even mail cool swag for players to keep as mementos! Kind & Safe Spaces My charity and advocacy work is well respected in the gaming community. I founded D8 Summit Charities, a 501c3 charity connecting gamer donors to local causes. I speak often about the homeless and the hungry and the sick, and the difficulties marginalized voices and veterans in our society face. Many games I run are explicitly for D8 Summit Charities and other worthy causes. I create specialized safe spaces for minority gamers, children, the neurodiverse, and gaymers. I may offer a discount for marginalized players and veterans upon request.
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Creating your character
Character concepts will be determined during our Session 0 using a "creation as play" method. Characters will start at Level 1 and will be made on D&D Beyond before Session 1 using directions shared at the Session 0.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should download the following software and have accounts for the following software. Only free accounts are required, as the costs of all subscriptions are bore by the DM. * Zoom * A browser (Chrome or Firefox) with the Beyond20 extension installed and enabled * Roll20 * D&D Beyond Players should have access a computer capable of running the above software simultaneously, as well as a working mic and camera.
What Connor S - The Healer DM brings to the table
The DM will maintain premium paid accounts for shared software, granting players unlimited and safe communication, access to maps and handouts, character sheets, a dice roller, and unlimited access to all online assets for D&D through D&D Beyond.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Headphones
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Safety
How Connor S - The Healer DM creates a safe table
Players can expect a fun and light gaming experience with a few challenging sequences and high drama. Plenty of opportunities for comedy, wonder, and spectacle are available. Safety tools are critical to ensure this remains true. You can expect safety tools to be seamlessly woven into how the game is played - you might not even notice them happening. Session 0 is mandatory for all players (even late arrivals). Each game starts with a mental health check and ends with a discussion of the game. Players will be given opportunity to confidentially share their lines and veils, and the X card can be played in a number of easy ways. In short, a safe environment where players can build community and explore the game world will be fostered.
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