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Lost Mine of Phandelver • Classic fantasy adventure
Gold. Glory. Goblins. A missing dwarf and a legendary lost mine. Draw steel, brave the wilds, and claim thy fortune… should you survive.
$25.00
/ Session
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5 players following this game
Weekly / Friday - 2:00 AM UTC
Oct 23 / Session 23
Session Duration / 2–2.5 hours
4 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
“Orcs and goblin-folk been raiding tirelessly, leaving corpses behind and takin' all the loot. Bastards been ambushin' caravan's with crossbows and wargs. Then there’s the Redbrands, ex-mercenaries and deserters, shakin' down good townsfolk in broad daylight. Now there’s even talk of a juvenile green dragon claimin' a lair in them old ruins near Thundertree. Bad times indeed...” — An excerpt from a local miner’s journal Whether you are a first-time adventurer or a seasoned hero, this adventure balances memorable roleplay opportunities and exciting battles. As your Dungeon Master, I'll guide you through a dynamic story where challenges and encounters will ensure every session is thrilling and rewarding.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
93 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Rule of Cool
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Well met! Do you enjoy gritty fantasy, memorable characters, unexpected twists, and the occasional laugh in the face of danger? Then you might feel right at home at my table! I've been GMing since 2018, running character-driven adventures inspired by writers like Joe Abercrombie and George R. R. Martin, as well as video games such as The Witcher, Shadow of the Colossus, and Dragon Age: Origins. Above all, my goal is for everyone at the table to have a great time. I want my games to be a place where you can relax, get invested in your character, share a laugh, and let your imagination run wild. You don't need to be an experienced roleplayer or come up with brilliant ideas every session. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and a willingness to have fun together. My games tend to focus on roleplay, meaningful interactions, and character-driven storytelling, with combat that serves a purpose rather than simply filling time. I favour theatre-of-the-mind gameplay, using descriptive narration, ambient music, and sound to bring scenes to life rather than relying on maps and visual aids. My aim is to recreate the feeling of sitting around a real-life table & sharing a story with friends. So let's roll some dice, make questionable decisions, surprise each other, and create a story worth remembering. See you at the table!
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Creating your character
During Session 0, we’ll go through character creation step by step and discuss how each character fits into the world.
Level 4 party: Ranger Cleric Bard Barbarian (most players are dad's in their 30s and 40s :D)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A Theater of the Mind experience, we'll be using Discord - which is the only app you need. No virtual table-tops. We want to mimic a real-life table experience as much as possible. Have an idea of your character ready!
What IvanGMT brings to the table
- We will be using the 5.5e D&D ruleset - if you're not familiar with the latest edition or the 2014 version, I'll provide guidance. - The tone of the game is classic heroic fantasy. - There will be occasional ambient/action music.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How IvanGMT creates a safe table
Even before session 0, we'll have a chat concerning No-No subjects, if you have any. Stars and wishes apply, meaning your experience and preferences are taken into consideration.
Content warnings
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