Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh | Learn to Play D&D 2024 (Level 1)
A dungeon crawl perfect for new players, and those looking who enjoy a Scooby-Doo-ish haunted house.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Feb 14
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🕸️Haunted house mystery. 👻Horror comedy. ⚔️Dungeon crawl. ✅Beginner friendly. Yesterday, three gilded corpses washed ashore in Saltmarsh. The locals whisper it's the Dead Alchemist's doing. And you're hired to investigate. The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh is a level 1, action oriented haunted house one-shot using D&D 2024 rules. Great for beginners. It includes: 🤗A welcoming environment for all. (beginners, LGBTQ+, etc.) 🧝5 pre-made characters with optional backstories and usage guides. 🧭Maps, handouts, and art designed for a smoother learning experience and immersion.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(131)
3 years on StartPlaying
404 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi👋, I'm Franc, better known as Golvin. I'd like to be your GM. While I mainly run D&D, Call of Cthulhu, and Alien RPG, my real pleasure is trying new modules and systems. (Cowboy Bebop RPG anyone?) Which has led me to a specialization in running one-shots, often including highly detailed handouts, pre-made characters, and other player aids. I also write the Reviews from the Far Reams Substack newsletter, currently focused on helping others get the most out of Call of Cthulhu 7e modules.
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Creating your character
Use one of 6 pre-made characters or create your own level 1 characters. If you decide to make your own, please follow the character creation guidelines below. Character must be completed before the start of the session, otherwise I'll ask you to use a pre-made. --- Character Creation Guidelines --- - Use standard array or point buy. - D&D 2024 PHB only. - Reason for investigating the Dead Alchemist's House. GM's Note: I provide all content via Roll20 and its character creation tool (Charactermancer), and can show up 30 minutes early to help. But you're free to create your character however you'd like provided I can see the rolls in Roll20.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To participate in the game, you will need to: - Join the Roll20 game (accounts are free), - Join the Discord Server (accounts are free), - Have a serviceable microphone, - Have a headset or quiet space (i.e. no background noise please), - And an internet connection capable of running all the above simultaneously.
What Golvin - One-Shot GM brings to the table
I bring a tested and well-rehearsed module, play aids, all relevant PDFs, and experience teaching RPGs.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Golvin - One-Shot GM creates a safe table
As part of onboarding for the game, I send players my Line & Veils and ask for theirs in return. Which are then confirmed at the beginning of the session as part of a mini-session 0. During the game, if anything disturbs you, please tell me, leave an "X" in the chat, or privately message me. I will then remove the offending or skip past it. Likewise, if you feel the adventure is going in an unsavory direction but use an "N" instead. I will also check in if I notice anything is off.
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