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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?
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$5.00
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Details
Weekly / Thursday - 1:30 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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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
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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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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
Platforms used
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
