D&D 5e One Shot | Chimes of Endless Day | Beginner Friendly
A festival dawns, the clockmaker dies—and time resets. Only you remember. Hunt the killer, unravel the loop, and end the endless day.
$10.00
/ Session
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Once / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jan 25
Session Duration / 3–5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Step into Gearford, a sprawling steampunk city of brass towers, clanging gears, and steam-powered wonders. During the city’s annual Brasslight Jubilee, the streets are alive with floating lanterns, mechanical parade floats, and the rhythmic clanging of brass bands. But this festival is unlike any other. The Aurelius Spire, the city’s ancient clock tower and heart of its time-bound magic, holds a dangerous secret—and when its master horologer falls, time itself begins to unravel. In Chimes of Endless Day, your party is thrown into a looping day, where only you remember the events that repeat again and again. Each cycle brings new clues, hidden dangers, and opportunities to experiment. You will need to think creatively, investigate the city, and carefully navigate the paths of the festival to uncover a sinister plot. This is a mystery-driven adventure designed for players who enjoy using their wits and curiosity. There will be challenges that reward clever problem-solving, careful observation, and social interactions as much as combat skill. You may encounter swarms of mechanical constructs, elusive figures moving in the shadows, and curious townsfolk with secrets of their own. Each loop is an opportunity to gather more information, try new approaches, and inch closer to unraveling the puzzle. The game is beginner-friendly, but ideal for intelligent, thoughtful characters who enjoy solving problems, piecing together clues, and exploring a richly detailed setting. While combat may occur, the true path to success is understanding the city, the mechanics of the loop, and the motives of those involved. Expect an immersive steampunk atmosphere with clockwork devices, brass-lined streets, airships hovering above, and the constant hiss of steam around every corner. You’ll explore bustling markets, mechanical workshops, festival grounds, and the towering Spire itself as you piece together the mystery that traps the city in endless repetition. The adventure is designed for Level 3 characters and can be played in a single session. All rules will use the D&D 5e, 2024 rule set. This is a self-contained story with twists, moral dilemmas, and surprises that unfold differently depending on the choices you make and the clues you uncover. Will you break the cycle before it consumes the city—or be trapped in the same day forever? Sharpen your wits, prepare your gadgets, and step into the mechanical wonderland of Gearford, where every chime could mean life—or another endless loop.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
2 years on StartPlaying
12 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, Rule of Cool
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
With over 5 years of dedicated experience in Dungeon Mastering for Dungeons and Dragons, I bring a rich background to enhance your gaming sessions. My expertise lies in crafting interactive and roleplay-driven campaigns, skillfully weaving creative writing into the fabric of each narrative. An aspect that sets me apart is my flexible approach to rules, ensuring a tailored and enjoyable gaming experience that caters to the preferences of the players. I've built a reputation for delivering dynamic and engaging sessions, seamlessly integrating player characters and their backgrounds into campaigns for a personalized touch. My objective is clear – to passionately create immersive and unique adventures.
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Creating your character
(This is a 3rd level adventure) Players should have their characters fully created, including stats, abilities, and equipment, before the session begins to ensure the game starts on time. Ability scores may be chosen using the standard array or by rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest die, following Player’s Handbook rules. Homebrew options are allowed, but please check with me beforehand so I can review and confirm balance. Characters should be set up in Roll20. Instructions are included below the game listing — please check those first. If you have a sheet as a PDF and cannot input it, send it to me 1–2 hours before the session so I can upload it for you. If you are a new player needing help with character creation, let me know in advance so I can assist before the session, avoiding delays. Also, please inform me if your character is already in Roll20, so I can review the sheet and ensure everything is ready for gameplay. The goal is to make character creation efficient and stress-free, allowing all players to focus on strategy, roleplay, and enjoying the adventure.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Before the game, please make sure you have the following: Accounts & Platforms Discord – A free account is required. This is where we’ll communicate, roll dice, and run the session. Please make sure your mic is working and that you’re in a quiet environment. Roll20 – A free account is also required. This is where your character sheet will live and where the game board and interactions happen. After signing up, you will receive an invite link from me to join the game session. Once you join, I will provide a character sheet in your Roll20 Journal. Character Sheet & Token Preparation Please fill out your character sheet in Roll20 before the session. If you encounter any issues, you can send me a PDF of your character sheet, and I can input it for you. Please send this 1–2 hours before the session to allow time for setup. Character Image: Please provide an image of your character via Discord when signing up. This will be used to create your token for the battle maps, so your character is represented visually during play. Equipment & Environment A working microphone is required. A quiet space free of distractions is important for immersion and game flow. Optional but recommended: headphones for clearer audio and better focus. Other Recommendations Be ready to take notes, as this is a mystery-focused, investigative session — clues are important. Make sure your internet connection is stable to avoid disruptions. If you’ve never used Roll20 or Discord before, log in a few minutes early to test your setup.
What Samantha B. brings to the table
I strive to create an immersive and engaging experience where the story comes alive through visuals, sound, and interactive storytelling. I use vivid images, maps, and digital handouts to help you visualize locations, clues, and important objects, allowing you to interact with the world directly. Ambient music and sound effects enhance mood, build tension, and make scenes feel alive, whether subtle background noise or dramatic cues. All NPCs have distinct personalities and voices, making interactions memorable and easy to follow. Combat and encounters use tokens on battle maps, and I embrace the “rule of cool”, encouraging creative solutions and rewarding clever ideas. My table style is laid-back and flexible, focused on keeping the game fun while maintaining engagement. Players can expect a mix of strategic gameplay, immersive storytelling, and interactive problem-solving, designed to make each session memorable and enjoyable.
Homebrew rules
Potions: Drinking a potion is a bonus action. Critical Hits: Deal maximum damage plus a damage roll. Weapons: Switching weapons is a free action. Chases & Travel: I use streamlined, custom rules to keep these exciting without bogging down play. Tone: Rules are flexible—fun and story come first. I’ll adapt or clarify as we go to keep the game flowing.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Samantha B. creates a safe table
There will be a debriefing/check-in after the session to see where everyone is at. Also to see if anyone needs any aftercare.
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