SPEEDRUN The Dungeon of the Mad Mage! Survive, 1 hour at a time.
A high-octane change of pace: pure D&D with no fluff, no longwinded role play, just your skills against the clock in a brutal, fast-moving dungeon.
$5.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 1–1.2 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Fasten your sword-belt and wear your helmet. This is a BRUTAL, high-energy dungeon crawl in the classic "Dungeon of The Mad Mage" lair. D&D in all its raw power! [insert heavy-metal guitar solo] A "Speed Run Dungeon" means you have a fixed amount of real-world time to get in, loot and survive for another day. Hesitation costs lives. Bad plans compound, fast. Success belongs to players who think tactically, communicate clearly, and know when to push forward instead of playing it safe. The setting is a living dungeon controlled by the Mad Mage himself, Halaster Blackcloak, and he truly is MAD. At the end of each hour, you better make sure the characters are in a "safe" place to tend your wounds and stash your gold... or suffer the catastrophic results of your miscalculations. Each run leaves scars, on the dungeon, on the world, and on the characters who survive it. No heavy commitment or long-term obligation here: join the session when your schedule allows, skip it when life gets in the way, I'll make sure you are not charged unnecessarily (1h notice applies). And guess what? You’re also free to rotate characters instead of sticking to just one, keeping a small roster to choose from depending on your mood. You'll keep the gold and the progress made till that point! Pure gameplay, meaningful consequences, and adrenaline-fueled D&D that respects your time, this is your dungeon!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(4)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Welcome adventurer! It's me, your travelling companion, Fabio! Seat with me at this table, where the world never stands still. Each choice sets something in motion, the story unfolds from what you dare, who you trust, and the lines you choose to cross. Alliances shift, relationships deepen or fracture, and the world answers back in ways both subtle and lasting. Although I am new to this platform, I bring over 30 years of experience as a Dungeon Master, shaped by a background as a stage artist, game designer, and communication strategist. That experience shows on my tables. You can expect an immersive, high-energy environment where creativity is the greatest currency. Here is a breakdown of the experience: - Character-Driven Narrative: Your backstory isn't just flavor text; it’s the blueprint for the campaign. Expect your personal goals and rivals to take center stage. - Dynamic Roleplay: I bring the world to life with theatrical descriptions and NPCs who react realistically to your shenanigans. - A Safe & Inclusive Space: We'll use robust safety tools (Session 0, Lines/Veils, and X-Cards) to ensure the fun never comes at someone else’s expense. - Paced Engagement: I balance heart-pounding action with meaningful quiet moments, ensuring every player has their time in the spotlight. You bring the imagination; I’ll provide the world, the stakes, and the soundtrack for an unforgettable journey. Now it's your turn. What do YOU do?
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Creating your character
Create your sheets on DnD Beyond -> https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder 2014 Core Rules only, "27 Point Buy" option. Share your character sheets the Discord server , where you can reach me for any questions and help -> https://discord.gg/z48Zdkbv The game will be on Roll20, make sure you install the DnD Beyond Browser Extension to import your new character!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Roll20 and DnD Beyond accounts. Discord for voice. Make sure your character sheet is ready before the session. Be ready to crunch!
What Fabio brings to the table
In this campaign I'm offering you a deserved change of pace; sessions are dense, fast, crunchy. The raw (and RAW!) stuff you were looking for. Leveling-up, sheets admin and generic downtime activities are done off-session, in my server: https://discord.gg/z48Zdkbv
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Fabio creates a safe table
If there is any element you want to list into either Lines or Veils for the game, please communicate it to me, in private, via Discord. I will then disclose anonymously the results on Session Zero, making sure we're all on the same page.
Content warnings
Safety tools used