Curse of Strahd (Level 3)
Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Standard Curse of Strahd gameplay without the use of supplements. Curse of Strahd is a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition gothic horror campaign where players become trapped in the land of Barovia, a mist-shrouded valley ruled by the vampire lord Count Strahd von Zarovich. The adventure, designed for levels 1-10, presents a sandbox-style experience centered on navigating the oppressive atmosphere and Strahd's manipulations while seeking a way to escape.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Theater of the Mind
Organized Play
Combat Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
Hi there! My name is Neal Driscoll, I'm in my mid-to-late twenties, and I have a passion for storytelling. Whether it's spooky stories around the campfire, historical/mythological anthologies, or epic campaigns of heroes and villains, I just can't get enough of the world's many and varied stories. Growing up, I had only heard whispers of tabletop RPGs, and it wasn't until uni that I got my first experience in the worlds of D&D 3.5. As a long-time lover of wonder-tales, suffice it to say that I ate up that experience with a hunger for more, and it made sense when I became a GM shortly after those first few sessions. I have been running games ever since, and now I want to help facilitate this wonderful experience with a wider audience. I am a firm believer in tailoring the experience of TTRPGs to my players for the goal of maximizing the fun for everyone involved. This is evidenced by creating my own elaborate homebrew system over the course of a still-running, 6+ year, multi-party campaign that specifically encourages limitlessness. I aim to be fair, inclusive, equitable, and always open for communication. I have extensive experience working with children and adults from ages 5-75+. At the end of the day, I try my best, and I promise that will always be the case for you, my potential players.
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Creating your character
We will have a session 0 during which characters will be created. Characters are to be started at level 1 and use RAW D&D materials. We will be using 2024 rules. Players may create their character in the Roll20 game or use D&DBeyond with the Beyond20 browser plug-in. -Stats should be point-buy or standard array
Party composition is currently: -Cleric -Bard -Paladin -Druid
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord and Roll20 accounts are required. D&DBeyond is allowed for character creation, but using the Beyond20 browser plug-in is recommended.
What Neal D. brings to the table
You can expect a multidimensional play experience with theatrical performances from me as well as background music. Sessions will feature tactical combat while allowing for player freedom and creativity.
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion as a bonus action (standard action to give a potion) We will not be using flanking optional rules.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Neal D. creates a safe table
As a GM, I am always open to feedback and will mediate any challenges that arise with empathy and emotional intelligence. Players are asked at introduction to go over any lines or topics they do not want broached. Players are further encouraged to reach out to me directly either during or after session by whatever means they feel comfortable to notify me of any lines that have been crossed.
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