Let's Play Ironsworn | Undertake Perilous Quests in Coop Mode
No heroes. Just people, bound by oaths, standing against a world that doesn’t care. Together, we write a saga of sorrow, resolve, and sacrifice.
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$20.00
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Play by Post (Asynchronous)
Billed Bi-weekly / Tuesday - 2:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
0 / 3 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Note: This is an Asynchronous Play-by-Post game—no live sessions. You’ll participate by posting in Discord at your own pace (1–2 posts per day recommended). It is a stark, brutal frontier. Unforgiving nature leaves only narrow paths, just enough for scattered communities rising from the ruins of lost civilisations. Secrets linger. Magic, rare—subtle, and feared. It's not an easy place. You always have more than one trouble to deal with: Beasts, ancient curses, weather, and the most dangerous of all-men. Still, the Ironlands welcomes us. As we once abandoned the Old World, so too does it claim us now. We are Ironsworn, people who swear sacred personal oaths that drive the story forward. Every swing of the sword draws blood—our foes’, or our own. Survival is hard-fought, often brutal. The same goes for the mind. Everyone does what they must to endure. Morality is messy. Heroism costs. We walk a world that shifts with every step as we carry out our vows—vengeance, duty, or redemption. All vows are equally solemn. Equally heavy. This is Ironsworn, Co-op mode. There is no single God here—only witnesses to fate. We'll journey, clash, delve. Our moves won’t simply succeed or fail. They twist the world into story. Our imagination shapes the Ironlands with whispers from the Divine Oracle. The dice only roll when something vital is at stake. Expect introspection. Tough calls. Hard-won victories. And if we fall, let the lessons linger. Let our legacies endure. The questions we face will test more than just our blades. Bonds will be forged through iron and fire, and our shared faith will deepen the world we build together. This is a place for those who welcome hardship. For those who stand, even as they bleed. 🧭 Want to see how I run Ironsworn or what to expect from my games? Explore past scenes, tools I use, and player feedback in my GM Portfolio: 👉 MaxSoulGMz’s Portfolio: https://www.notion.so/MaxSoulGMz-s-Portfolio-21d77900be6f80678797c6989726bde0?source=copy_link
Game style
Play By Post
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Sandbox / Open World
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
1 year on StartPlaying
104 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello, I'm MaxSoulGMz, aka Brian. I've been coordinating games, especially asynchronous play-by-post, for over five years, running many storygames from Blades in the Dark to Grimwild, with a focus on cinematic, character-first and character-driven campaigns. Let's connect, build friendships, and learn from each other! Exhibit your creativity and retain absolute player agency. Expect a collaborative, emotionally rich table where meaningful choices pave the story. Transparent metachannels so everyone’s expectations—including mine—are understood and respected. Your feedback will always be heard. I thrive on being adaptive and committed to growth, both as a GM and as someone who values strong, lasting connections in and out of the game. 🧭 Want a peek at how you will play? Check out my portfolio for scene examples, testimonials, tools we'll use, and system breakdowns: 👉 MaxSoulGMz’s Portfolio: https://www.notion.so/MaxSoulGMz-s-Portfolio-21d77900be6f80678797c6989726bde0?source=copy_link If you love deep character arcs, cooperative storytelling, and a drama-rich narrative pace, you’ll feel right at home.
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Creating your character
We’ll build characters before Session 1. I’ll be on Discord to help with questions or feedback when needed. The Core and Delve Ironsworn Rulebooks will be used. Materials will be provided after sign-up. We’ll shape the Ironlands together. Every voice matters. Keep them grounded. Past that, chase what excites you. We’ll use Lines and Veils to keep the space safe for everyone. Full character creation & tone guide provided after sign-up (via Google Doc).
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A Discord account is what you'll need to jump in. Once you've signed up, StartPlaying will send you an invite to my Discord server where the fun begins. You'll also need a Google account to access shared game materials via Google Drive. We use TheOracle and Roll’em bots in Discord for rolls. A quick guide is pinned in the #bot-spam-is-co-op channel. Reading the full rulebook is optional, but I recommend skimming the Moves reference sheet before diving in. Here's a short checklist to help you get started. ✅ Joined the Discord server ✅ Filled out the Lines & Veils form ✅ Got your character started, or pinged me to build together. ✅ Read the Ironsworn Onboarding Guide
What MaxSoulGMz brings to the table
I provide the Core and Delve rulebooks, a detailed onboarding guide, and one-on-one support during character creation. You’ll also get access to a Google Drive of tools. Editable sheets, oracles, cheat sheets and a Discord server built for async play, complete with dice bots. My GM style is narrative-first: emotional stakes, meaningful choices, and cinematic pacing. Players lead the story. I guide, not control. Expect consistent posts, responsive support, and a safe, collaborative table. If you're after stories that resonate, you’re in the right place.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Mobile Phone
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Safety
How MaxSoulGMz creates a safe table
Lines and Veils are tracked on a shared editable Google Sheet, which must be completed before Session 1. Players are welcome to update their entries anytime. Just ping me if you do. During Session 0, we'll go over safety tools, expectations, tone, and anything else the table wants to raise. Player requests are always respected. Anyone needing a break is free to step back without judgment. I check in via DM if someone goes quiet unexpectedly.
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