Shelter | Dreams and Machines | Learn To Play

Trapped by a storm, teenage explorers plunge into forgotten tunnels, awakening ancient dangers. Will you survive what sleeps below New Mossgrove?

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

Dreams and Machines

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
2 NEEDED TO START
$5.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Thursday - 1:30 AM UTC

Session Duration / 2–3 hours

1 / 5 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 3 players have joined

Meet your party members

1/5

About the adventure

Step inside a world where colossal machines sleep beneath wild blooms and rust, and every storm is a call to adventure. In the Dreams and Machines Quickstart: Shelter, embody a daring teenager from New Mossgrove, exploring the mysteries hidden beneath your home’s shadow. When a violent storm drives you underground, you and your friends will be propelled into the unknown—navigating ancient ruins, outwitting cunning defenses, and facing dangers both mechanical and strange. Perfect for newcomers and seasoned roleplayers alike, Shelter brings the post-apocalyptic sci-fi wonder of Evera Prime to life in a single, action-packed session. No experience needed: six premade characters, accessible rules, and a thrilling blend of exploration, teamwork, and improvisation stand ready. Will you discover the secrets that sleep below? Claim your seat at the table and shape the future of a world reborn. Modiphius produced this adventure.

Game style

Combat Lite

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Theater of the Mind

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(5)

LGBTQ+
Veteran
Neurodivergent

4 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity

About me

I have been playing and running tabletop RPGs since the earliest days of Dungeons & Dragons, with decades of experience across multiple systems at home tables, online, and conventions like Gamehole Con and Gary Con. My tables prioritize collaborative storytelling, clear rules knowledge, and a relaxed pace that gives every player room to shine. Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve run many hours of online games and am very comfortable with virtual tabletops and voice/video play. I bring the same energy and care to online sessions that I do to in-person games, with a focus on consistency and long-term campaigns. Outside of RPGs, I’m an avid fan of co‑op and PvE video games and love movies of all kinds—especially when they’re on the big screen, where they belong. These interests inform my cinematic approach to encounters, pacing, and scene framing. I have a calm, casual demeanor and it takes a lot to rattle me, which helps keep the table feeling safe and welcoming even when the stakes in-game are high. I’m an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and strive to maintain an inclusive, respectful environment for all players. Also, fair warning: my large orange cat, Leo, is a shameless camera hog and may make guest appearances on stream from time to time.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Pregens will be provided.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

You will need to connect to the game's Discord server and Roll20 game. Links will be provided via DM when you sign up.

What Taylor brings to the table

The game will teach you the basics of Dreams and Machines. I will require you to work as a team to escape a powerful threat.

Homebrew rules

None

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How Taylor creates a safe table

We will use a Session 0 to distribute characters and explain the system. X cards will be used in Roll20, and we will take breaks as needed.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions