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Trials of the Slime Lord - Learn to play Shadowdark!
Join a level zero gauntlet as you enter the Trial of the Slime Lord! See if you can survive this crucible for an ooze worshipping cult!
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Once / Friday - 4:00 PM UTC
Jan 2
Session Duration / 3–5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This will be a level zero adventure, which means that every player will have 2-3 characters at level zero, and will attempt to see which one of them survives. I will be available to help with any part of character creation in this OSR-style dungeon crawl. I am an experienced GM, but am new to Shadowdark, and want the chance to try out a new system!
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(5)
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 67%
About me
Hi! I’m Kylar, a story-focused DM who blends Rule of Cool with solid Rules as Written structure. My tables balance tactical combat, meaningful roleplay, and cooperative storytelling. My top priority is simple: everyone has fun, feels included, and gets a chance to shine. I run adventures in my own expanding homebrew world, influenced by Earthsea, Legend of Drizzt, Critical Role, and Worlds Beyond Number. If you enjoy traditional fantasy with character driven arcs, moral dilemmas, and dynamic battles, you’ll feel right at home.
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Creating your character
We will create characters during the one-shot. We will roll 3d6 for stats, down the line, and roll for random equipment, as these characters will be random villagers that have been kidnapped and placed in the dungeon.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
The game will be played over Discord and with owlbear.rodeo for a VTT. Players can use physical dice, or a digital dice roller (one is provided in Owlbear)
What Kylar brings to the table
I will have ambient music to set the scene, and am attempting to play Rules as Written for the most part. I'm looking forward to an old-fashioned dungeon crawl.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Kylar creates a safe table
Players can send a DM at any time to let me know if something is making them uncomfortable, or if they need a break.
Content warnings
Safety tools used