Lost in Time: A Time-Fractured D&D Campaign

Creating your character

We will have a first session of character creation. You are welcome to bring your ideas and preconceived characters. There, we can discuss which books we can use. If you have PDFs of DnD 5ed third-party sources, you can share them with me, and we can talk about them. The Dungeons and Dragons classes and your story must be thought out and adapted for a contemporary, modern era.

Preparing for the session

You'll need a Discord, a D&D Beyond, and an Owlbear Rodeo account.

What Luis brings to the table

As your GM, I provide a cinematic, story-driven experience where player choices actively shape the world, the timeline, and the tone of the campaign. This game is designed to feel immersive and consequential, not scripted or railroaded. Your decisions matter—sometimes immediately, sometimes decades or centuries later. I use character voices, expressive NPCs, and ambient music to enhance immersion and establish mood, especially during key scenes, emotional moments, and tense encounters. Combat is cinematic and meaningful rather than constant; when it happens, it is tied to narrative stakes and character choices, not random encounters. My GM style prioritizes roleplay, atmosphere, and narrative logic. I generally favor Rules as Intended over strict Rules as Written, and I fully embrace the Rule of Cool when it serves the story, character creativity, or dramatic impact—especially in a campaign as experimental as this one. That said, consistency and fairness are important, and rulings are applied evenly. Players can expect a collaborative table where creativity, curiosity, and engagement are rewarded. This campaign is best suited for players who enjoy storytelling, moral dilemmas, and long-term consequences, and who are comfortable making meaningful choices without always knowing the “right” answer.

Homebrew rules

Money has no weight. Critical Hits deal double damage and trigger a special effect (e.g., weaken the enemy, open an ally’s attack, create cinematic impact). Critical Failures cause a mild drawback (e.g., lose your reaction, disadvantage on your next attack, or a narrative mishap). Resurrection always leaves a permanent mark—physical, emotional, or mystical—reflecting the soul’s brush with death. Time Resists Change: Major events may not be easily altered. Actions can succeed, fail, or create unintended consequences. No Safe Time Travel: Returning to an era may reveal changes—small or large—caused by previous actions. Temporal Strain: Time travel and paradoxes can cause narrative or mechanical side effects at the GM’s discretion. Future Knowledge Has a Cost: Acting on information from other timelines may grant advantages, but also invite complications. Rule of Cool (with Consequences): Cinematic ideas are encouraged, but bold actions may create new problems.

How Luis creates a safe table

I prioritize emotional safety and clear boundaries in every game. Before the campaign begins, I send a Lines & Veils document where players can privately note themes they want limited or excluded. During Session 0, we discuss expectations, preferred tones, comfort levels, and any topics that should be avoided. I establish table norms for respectful play, spotlight balance, and handling conflict. During sessions, players who feel uncomfortable can say so. This can be typed in chat, sent privately through message, or signaled verbally or on video—whatever is most comfortable for the group. I check in at the start and end of every session to make sure everyone feels engaged and safe. If I notice a player becoming quiet, uneasy, or withdrawn, I reach out privately after the game to check in and adjust the story or tone as needed. My goal is to create an environment where every player feels respected, heard, and able to enjoy the experience fully. Your comfort and well-being are always part of the design of the adventure.