Play by Post (PBP): Waterdeep: Dragon Heist (D&D 2024)
Beneath the bustling streets of Waterdeep lies a hidden trove of gold—and the key to claiming it may cost your soul. From high society galas to the ma
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Weekly / Thursday - 3:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–8 hours
Campaign Length / 30–100 Sessions
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About the adventure
Welcome to Waterdeep: Dragon Heist and Dungeon of the Mad Mage a sprawling urban epic that begins with political intrigue and criminal conspiracies, and descends into one of the most infamous dungeons in Faerûn. Whether you're a cunning rogue, a silver-tongued bard, or a wide-eyed adventurer chasing your first payday, this campaign offers a journey from the sparkling heights of Waterdeep's nobility to the dark, twisted depths of Undermountain. This is a two-part mega campaign, first, you’ll navigate the streets, alleys, and hidden corners of Waterdeep, a city teeming with secrets, colorful factions, and power-hungry villains. Who will claim the hoard of hidden gold? And what price are you willing to pay to win the game? Expect mystery, espionage, high-society drama, and maybe a rooftop chase or two. Then, when the dust settles above ground, the doors to Undermountain will open and your descent into madness begins. Each level of the dungeon is its own world, filled with traps, monsters, and ancient arcane puzzles. This campaign is ideal for players who love a blend of roleplay, intrigue, and classic dungeon-crawling. Waterdeep encourages creative problem-solving, social maneuvering, and moral ambiguity, while Undermountain challenges your tactical thinking, survival instincts, and courage. If you enjoy long-term storytelling, memorable NPCs, and a world that reacts to your choices, this is the game for you. ------------------------------ This is a play-by-post campaign to be held asynchronously over Discord. The main strength of this style of play is that players can contribute whenever they have the time, making it perfect for those with busy schedules or living in different time zones. Each player adds to the story at their own pace, giving themselves time to think about their character's actions and reactions. As your Dungeon Master, I will commit to posting at least three times per day, 6 days a week; and encourage you as a player to post at least once or twice per day.
Game style
Play By Post
West Marches
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
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About me
I am a storytelling DM and love to make adventures and tales for characters. A newly abroad college student also trying to turn my passion into a job, so I hope to rise and gain better.
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Creating your character
- Starting @ Level 1 - Stats will be Rolled for in the Discord - Will be using D&D (2024) rules - Must use DND Beyond, Gsheet, or Dicecloud. I do not have a DND Beyond campaign link yet but if you find it too expensive, you can use Gsheet (contact me for help with setting it up or any questions regarding it) - All Officially Released D&D Sourcebooks Allowed
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need is a working mobile device or computer, all of our gameplay will be done exclusively through Discord.
What Slosh brings to the table
📘D&D 2024 Handbook Access: You'll have access to the 2024 Hanbook to reference the new options and choose what ever you wish to play. 🎨 Creative Storytelling and Engaging Storylines: Expect a hands-on game with all types of foreshadowing and carefully planned narratives that all will be shaped by your Character, make sure to take notes because what might seem small at first could end up returning later in the story. ⚔️ Tactical and Intense Combat: Prepare for strategically challenging encounters. I aim to balance tactical depth with fast-paced action to keep combat exciting and engaging. 🗺️ Custom Maps and Tokens: Visual aids like custom maps and tokens will be used to enrich your understanding of the environment and help track your adventures visually. 🎲 Rule of Cool: I embrace the Rule of Cool, prioritizing fun and dramatic moments over strict adherence to rules. 📖 Homebrew Friendly & Third Party Sourcebook Open: Open to all Homebrew & Third Party Sourcebooks just as long as you run it by me first and I get a chance to look it over and approve it.
Homebrew rules
- Flanking: Gives a +2 Bonus to Attack Rolls - Exhaustion: Slightly tweaked 2024s Exhaustion
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Slosh creates a safe table
We will go over any relevant trigger warnings and topics in Session 0.
Content warnings
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