Against The Tyrants
You’re famed heroes, drawn, perhaps lured, into a perilous land where your lives and the fate of the innocents you seek to save hang in the balance.
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Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 8–12 Sessions
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About the adventure
This adventure is your perfect first step into a Ravenloft-inspired land we'll invade through Draw Steel, MCDM’s cinematic fantasy roleplaying game where heroes rise against impossible odds. Against the Tyrants is an 8-to-12 session mini-campaign that drops you into a realm at war, where courage and cunning mean the difference between survival and subjugation. You’ll play as legendary heroes, champions, mercenaries, and wanderers, drawn to a lonely village that stands at the crossroads of four warring domains. Each domain is ruled by a ruthless power: the witch Shtriga Nonna and her monstrous brood, the cunning Goblin Queen Bargnot, the iron-fisted Baron Uthrak, and the relentless Blood-Lord Varrox. Their armies clash in endless border wars, and the free folk of the valley need champions bold enough to defy them all. Expect tactical action, political intrigue, and moments of pure heroism, think The Magnificent Seven meets Ravenloft. You’ll face impossible choices, desperate alliances, and cinematic battles where every blow matters. Whether you’re new to Draw Steel or a seasoned player ready to test your mettle, this adventure offers a thrilling showcase of the system’s strengths: bold deeds, sharp tactics, and a story that puts the spotlight on you. The valley is in peril. The tyrants are watching. The only question is, will you stand against them?
Game style
Combat Heavy
Tactical / Crunchy
Rules as Written (RaW)
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
56 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I’d love to tell you all about me, but instead...let’s hear from a few NPC’s that know me the best: NPC TESTAMONIALS: “Greg V? Yeah I know him, he made me up on the spot!”--Steve the Town Guard “Sure! I can tell you about Greg V’s GMing style...he’s attentive and imaginative!”--Steve the traveling merchant. “Excuse me? No , I don’t have a ‘British,’ accent. I’m from Waterdeep.”--Baron Steve of Waterdeep BORING TALK ABOUT ME, WRITTEN BY ME: Played my first game of D&D back in 2017, and was delighted to have found a new hobby and obsession! Over the last 7 years I’ve been lucky enough to run games in person at both conventions and in game stores. The first time I ran a game online was in the early days of the quarantine. I’ve become familiar with Fantasy Grounds, Owlbear Rodeo, and a smattering of Roll20. Gaming online has become a total comfort zone for me, but I am very lucky to be able to continue gaming in-person with a few different friend groups. D&D 5e will probably always be my “baseline,” but I’ve also become interested in several other game systems as well. I ran a few “Learn to Play” slots of Alien RPG by Free League at a local area convention. If you’ve heard of the new MCDM RPG that’s in development, Draw Steel, I’ve play-tested it as a player and am eager to run it as a “Director!” Additionally, I ran Dungeon Crawl Classics for several months in 2024. Most recently I've become interested in the Delta Green RPG! In terms of the “hobby” of tabletop rpg’s, I do spend quite a bit of my free time listening to podcasts, watching YouTube videos, and reading articles about D&D, and Tabletop gaming in-general. TL;DR Enthusiastic, committed, friendly, and accommodating. Flexible and eager to run the games you want to play.
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Creating your character
We'll craft custom characters together using a fantastic, free character builder: https://andyaiken.github.io/forgesteel/ Alternatively, players can be handed a Pre-Generated character to hit the ground running with the action!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
-Discord: We’ll use voice chat for clear communication and immersive storytelling. (So you'll need a microphone plugged into your device. No camera necessary, but I do tend to use one to aid in communicating.) -Owlbear Rodeo: Our virtual tabletop for maps and tokens, accessible via any web browser—no downloads required. (This means our game sessions will be a mixture of "theater of the mind," and map-based combat with digital tokens.) NO NEED TO do anything before our session!
What Greg V brings to the table
Greetings! I provide crystal clear audio with broadcast quality audio equipment, high definition camera to enhance my storytelling, and the improv chops to help you immerse yourself in a living world. I never know how to answer this question! There's no need for you to purchase anything, I'll provide all needed materials. This will be either a rules primer, or pregen characters, etc... Also, I believe strongly in fostering a positive environment to maximize everyone's fun during our gaming sessions. I pride myself in clear communication and living the idea that there is no such thing as a bad question! There will be no gate-keeping in our games! If you have any questions, please reach out!
Homebrew rules
None
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Greg V creates a safe table
Open and honest communication, and a culture of "we are all here to have fun, and we all share that responsibility equally" Breaks and Debriefs are a regular part of the game session.
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