Uproot a plot to mind-thrall the world! || Draw Steel lvl 3+!
Saving one town was tough, but now the heroes face an insidious foe attempting to corrupt the leaders of the world. And eventually devour it all...
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$25.00
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Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Dive into a new game for a new age! Draw Steel is the breathtaking new, action-oriented, fantasy RPG from MCDM. A local lord is attempting to capture you, but once you're brought in, suspiciously their plans change. You must discover the hatching plot as a number of local lord-ships begin behaving suspiciously and consolidating their power. What could have inspired desperately opposed rivals to lay down arms, and what do they want with you? This story is based after the events of The Delian Tomb, and revolves around a character driven stories and the Voiceless Talkers plot to enslave a world. Dive into Draw Steel now, always welcoming to new players looking to learn.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Tactical / Crunchy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
739 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
As a lifelong hobbyist, my enthusiasm for roleplaying games was born from unforgettable shenanigans shared with close friends around a table in some basement. That same love has spawned countless friendships and encouraged me to join and contribute to a number of great communities, including store-driven Adventurer's Leagues and Cons. I have even been fortunate enough to make a living producing accessories for tabletop games, so it's no exaggeration to say that my life revolves around roleplaying games. I cut my teeth on D&D 3.x and had the rewarding experience of my first group of players being ready to explore countless other systems. Looking at the subtle beauty in new mechanics and the nuances that tie them into their settings and stories is a personal passion of mine, one that I love to share. Facilitating a new player learning a system, whether it's their first go at Dungeons & Dragons or their latest foray beyond, is one of my favorite opportunities. I own a myriad of unique RPGs and have read most of them, but I am always eager to hear about new potential experiences and unique stories to be told. Sharing our stories and love of games is what makes tabletop roleplaying games so special. I hope you'll allow me to share some of the things I love with you.
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Creating your character
Pre-Made Characters will be provided for ease of play and jumping into the adventure! Post-game discussion of how to build characters invited for those interested in learning the rules a bit more in depth as well.
Party is Level 2 including: Day'mien Depth'ouxt, framed as an outlaw, Time Raider Telekinetic Talent; Arwyn, bastion of hope, Revenant Exorcist Censor; Winter, nature's warden and scholar, Dragon Knight Cryokinetic Null; Smithwick, patron of the holy saints, Dwarf Conduit of Death and Trickery; [Your hero goes here!]
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To participate in the chat on Discord, you'll need a mic. Webcams aren't necessary, but they can help improve communication. Discord accounts are free and you should install the software before the game. I'll provide a link to my personal Discord server for the game. Forge accounts are also free and will allow you to access visual handouts and character sheets. All you need is a web browser to use Foundry via the Forge servers. You don't need to know the rules beforehand. I'll teach you the rules as we play, and I'll help you translate your intentions into the rules where necessary. Your only concern should be enjoying the game and bringing your character to life. You can use physical dice if you have a favorite set. You can also use Foundry's in-app rolling that is set to automate the rolls according to the rules.
What Travis D. brings to the table
I'll provide the voice server via Discord and the Foundry campaign link. Foundry has full tokens, and maps to set the stage for the game. While most of the game will be Theater of the Mind, we'll use Foundry sheets for tracking conditions and aspects. I have a great command of the system and love helping players get into a new game. I also enjoy helping people find their voice or style or roleplaying, and creating a comfortable environment we can explore together. Open-ended games like this require adaptability and on-the-fly adjustments, and together with the players I look forward to exploring the collaborative world we create. Expect cinematic styling, off screen reveals and an immersive story built around the PCs.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Travis D. creates a safe table
This game will feature a heavy amount of combat; Roleplay is encouraged as well between combats, and to bring your characters to life. That doesn't mean you must do character voices, or even speak in character if you find that difficult, but it does mean being invested in your character and their experience. Who are they? What would they do in this situation, might it be a bad choice, but the choice they'd make? Sharing the Spotlight and juggling the action, as well as the beats of the story, primarily fall in my responsibilities, but feel free to suggest alterations to scenes or exciting ideas. As long as we share the table respectfully and don't talk other each other, we're all taking on all the roles of director, actor and audience collectively in this game. And who knows what is fun to watch better than an audience themselves? Game will be held on Discord (Mic required, webcam optional but encouraged), with player aids, handouts and characters sheets on Foundry.
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