Fallout: Showdown in Skull Canyon | Learn to Play/Free Session 0
Mutants. Rangers. Secret tech. Pick a side and survive the showdown in Skull Canyon in this fast, weird, Saturday morning Fallout adventure.
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 5–7 Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
☢️ Welcome to Fallout: Wasteland Tales — a rotating series of short Fallout adventures designed for fast-paced play, bold choices, and unforgettable wasteland weirdness. The first tale takes place in the Mojave Wasteland. 🏜️ Showdown in Skull Canyon The “mutants” of Skull Canyon have lived quietly for years. Now the New California Republic Rangers are moving in. Both sides claim they’re in the right. Both sides are hiding something. You’ll explore a strange canyon settlement, deal with mutant wildlife, uncover dangerous secrets, and get caught in the middle of a growing conflict that could erupt into open war. Whether you solve the crisis through diplomacy, deception, or firepower is entirely up to you—but every choice will have consequences. This adventure blends classic Fallout moral dilemmas with a Saturday Morning Cartoon energy: vibrant locations, big personalities, strange science, and dramatic reveals—without losing the grit that makes Fallout matter. 🤠 Characters & Experience Level 🔴 Level: 1 🔴 New players welcome! 🔴 Characters are created together in a free Session 0 📺 Fallout: Wasteland Tales This is a short-form adventure, perfect if you: 🔵 Want a complete Fallout story without a long campaign commitment 🔵 Love player choice and faction drama 🔵 Enjoy weird Fallout science and moral dilemmas 🔵 Want a relaxed but cinematic Saturday game 🔵Each Wasteland Tale stands alone, but returning players will find callbacks, consequences, and recurring themes across the series.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Combat Lite
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(8)
3 years on StartPlaying
6 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am an experienced Game Master with over two decades of tabletop roleplaying experience and more than a decade of regular GMing. I have run games for a wide range of groups, from brand-new players to veteran “forever GMs,” across many different tones, genres, and campaign styles. My focus as a GM is on delivering engaging, well-paced sessions that feel immersive, fair, and fun. I enjoy building worlds, crafting memorable scenes, and helping players bring their characters to life through meaningful choices and consequences. Every game I run is designed to be a complete experience, whether it’s a one-shot, short arc, or long-term campaign. I strive to create a welcoming, inclusive table where players feel comfortable exploring their characters, collaborating with the group, and investing in the story. My goal is simple: run great games that players look forward to every session.
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Creating your character
All characters are created together during a free Session 0. No character creation required before the game. During Session 0, we will: 🟡 Create Level 1 characters. 🟡 Assign S.P.E.C.I.A.L. skills and perks 🟡 Connect characters and the setting 🟡 Review rules, tone, and safety tools This session is designed to be new-player friendly, ensuring everyone starts ready to play.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Create free accounts for Discord, and Alchemy. No character creation or rules study required before Session 0.
What Empyrean GM brings to the table
I provide rules guidance, character creation, maps, tokens, handouts, and a welcoming table—no prior Fallout RPG experience required.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Empyrean GM creates a safe table
Safety tools are used, including Lines & Veils. Player comfort always comes first, and content can be adjusted at any time.
Content warnings
Safety tools used