Rolling the Die Hard with a Vengeance
Fallen heroes are dragged back into danger when a shadowy villain targets Baldur’s Gate and demands they play his deadly game.
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Friday - 11:00 PM UTC
Jan 23
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The adventuring company has seen better days. Once celebrated as heroes, their reckless choices and grim tempers have left them cast out from noble courts and guild halls alike. Divorced from their former allies, burdened by drink and despair, they wander without coin or purpose — until fate drags them back into the fire. A cryptic villain, cloaked in shadows and cruelty, seizes the great city in a deadly game of riddles and commands. His message is clear: he will speak to no one but the weary champions themselves. With little choice, the party is thrust into a race against time. The heroes must dash through crowded markets, crumbling alleys, and perilous towers. Each challenge is a trap, each puzzle a blade poised to strike. Battle‑scarred and exhausted, the adventurers must stay one step ahead of a murderous plot that threatens to bring the city of Baldur's Gate to its knees.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
13 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
As an organized and detail-oriented Game Master, I bring rich plot lines and immersive story elements to every campaign. I specialize in weaving player backstories seamlessly into the narrative to create cohesive, unforgettable adventures. With experience spanning decades—from my start with the Red Box Dungeons & Dragons to my deep love for 3.5 edition—I’ve honed my skills and storytelling craft over time. After returning to 5E three years ago, I’ve been hosting weekly online games that keep players engaged and coming back for more. Currently, I run campaigns using the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons rules on the Shard Tabletop Virtual Tabletop (VTT) platform. Let’s roll the dice and make stories come alive!
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Creating your character
Character stats will be rolled on my Campaign Discord, starting level is 6, and the link to Shard Tabletop VTT will be provided. All the core books and most of the supplemental books are on Shard, and we will be using 2024 rules.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
My Campaign Discord link will be provided when players sign up, and the link to the one-shot on Shard Tabletop VTT will also be provided, which just requires a free basic account to access.
What DocApocalypse brings to the table
I have a plethora of ambient and combat music, full color battle maps and personalized tokens for use, and we will be using 2024 RaW with Rule of Cool moments.
Homebrew rules
Drinking or administering a potion is a Bonus Action, we will be using Inspirations, Heroic Inspirations and Luck Points during the game.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DocApocalypse creates a safe table
Any Session Zero concerns will be discussed on my Campaign Discord prior to the game starting, and we will take a 10-minute break at the halfway point.
Content warnings
Safety tools used