Death at Red Dawn | Draw Steel | The Fall of Blackbottom

Death at Red Dawn | Draw Steel | The Fall of Blackbottom

Summoned to Blackbottom for a secretive mission, your mercenary band meets a red dawn, a flying fortress, and a mass of soul devouring demons.

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

Draw Steel

LEVELS

1

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
3 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Monday - 12:00 AM UTC

Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours

0 / 5 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 3 players have joined
About the adventure

You are members of the Chain of Acheron, a legendary mercenary company known for taking tough missions and aiming to make the world better for the common man. Summoned to the Drunken Fool by a high-ranking member of the Chain, a secretive plot is laid out against Ajax the Invincible. However, all across Blackbottom, the 7 Hells break loose. Can you survive the onslaught and make it out of a city under siege?

Game style

Combat Heavy

Tactical / Crunchy

Game themes

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(23)

3 years on StartPlaying

87 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling

About me

Welcome to a world of endless adventure. I, your Dungeon Master, invite you to journey to lands of gods and monsters, rebels and powerful factions, intrigue and mystery. Who will you choose to be? Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I will work with you to create a personalized and unforgettable gaming experience. As an experienced and passionate adventure designer, I will keep you on the edge of your seat. My proficiency with the D&D 5e ruleset allows me to adapt the system to immersive worlds with unique encounters and creative challenges. With my flexibility and improvisation skills, player choice will ripple throughout the narrative and help me create an adventure highly tailored to your individual preferences and playstyle. Join me now, and we will embark on a journey of discovery, danger, and glory! What to Expect: -Combat: Encounters where the main objective isn’t always just “defeat the enemy.” -Character Voices: Memorable NPC characterizations, just like video games! -Player Character Advocacy: I love all my PCs equally. I'm not a “gotcha” DM. (Note, that doesn't mean that you have plot armor, but if your character dies I strive to make it fair and narratively satisfying.) -Equal Spotlight. TTRPGs are an ensemble! The PCs are all equally important to the story. Some sessions may focus a little more on an individual, but you will all get time to shine. -Rule of Cool: The rules exist to serve the story. If they disrupt the narrative we are building, I'll adapt them to serve the story we are telling. -Collaboration: While the DM may do the heavy lifting to present a robust world to play in, we are collectively telling a story and I will respect your character and their agency. -Safe Space: It is of utmost importance to me that we all feel safe when we play. You should feel comfortable coming to me with problems. I promise an open mind and mediation when necessary. GM Stat Block: Proficiency in Performance: I have a degree in acting and am a trained improviser. Tool Proficiency - Gaming Sets: I come packed with decades of video and board game experience to draw inspiration from. Arcane Tradition - Illusion: I spend full work weeks writing adventures, working on characters, studying rules and lore, and tailoring encounters to dazzle the senses. I would love to do that for you!

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Character creation

Creating your character

Players will each create a level 1 member of the Chain of Acheron (more about the Chain can be found on the Discord) using the standard character creation rules for Draw Steel (also made available in the Discord). Pre-generated characters are available.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Players should have access to a web browser, a mic, and have a free Discord account.

What Benjamin brings to the table

I bring expertise in the Fall of Blackbottom, having run a previous version at con! I have the Hero book, Monster book, and the Summoner class.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How Benjamin creates a safe table

We will utilize the Deck of Player Safety prior to the start of our campaign, X, N, &O cards in session, and my DMs are open anytime.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

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