Play by Post (PBP): Phandelver and Below (Shattered Obelisk)
Strange lights warp Phandalin people vanish, minds unravel. Uncover the obelisk’s secret, or become another twisted victim of the Far Realm!"
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 3:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–12 hours
Campaign Length / 30–100 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
In Lost Mines of Phandelver, a group of adventurers is hired to escort a wagon to the remote frontier town of Phandelver, where a long-lost dwarven mine holds untold riches. As they venture deeper into the wilderness, they uncover dark secrets, ancient ruins, and a growing threat from a dangerous band of mercenaries seeking the mine's power. With danger lurking at every turn, the party must navigate treacherous alliances, hidden traps, and dark magic to uncover the truth behind the lost mine and protect the future of Phandelver. -------------------------------- 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
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(26)
3 years on StartPlaying
236 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
Average response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 100%
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
The starting level is 1 and will allow the players to vote for if we use D&D 2014 or D&D 2024, and stats will be rolled on discord. Must use either a DND Beyond, Gsheet, or Dicecloud for character sheet. Any other questions or concerns will be answered during the session 0.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need is a Discount Account and a Mobile Device or Computer, games will be played at your own convenience.
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 whatever 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 rules
Flanking: Is a +2 Bonus instead of Adv
Equipment needed to play
Mobile Phone
Internet
Computer
Platforms used
Safety
How Slosh creates a safe table
Will be going over the themes and topics touched on in this campaign during the Session 0.
Content warnings
Safety tools used