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You Meet in an Ambush! | Draw Steel Beginners One-Shot
Your retired adventurer friend is bringing a group together for a new mission. Unfortunately, the night isn't going to go as planned.
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 8:00 PM UTC
Mar 21
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
This introductory one-shot is designed to show new players all that the Draw Steel system has to offer, and teach you the basics of the rules. If you've played Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition, this short adventure will make you feel right at home. You're a local hero, already somewhat accomplished and established in the community. You've been brought together with a small group for an important mission by your mutual friend, Basil, a retired adventurer himself. How do you know Basil and what has your character done to earn their renown? That much is up to you. This adventure showcases the three pillars of Draw Steel: ⚔️A Combat Encounter, epic and tactical. 💬 A Negotiation, working together to convince NPCs. 🔥 A Montage Test, solving problems as heroically and cinematically as possible.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(8)
1 year on StartPlaying
38 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I'm a D&D Dungeon Mistress of 10 years, playing since early high school. I fell in love with RPGs because I absolutely love roleplaying as a way to get into the minds and emotions of others. I get so much joy out of creating dramatic situations and difficult choices for my players. I think a heroic adventure is so much stronger with stakes that go beyond just winning the combat. If that's something you're into, then I'm your girl! 😉 My biggest DM inspirations are Matt Colville and Monty Martin. Matt Colville taught me most of what I know with his Running The Game series, including the essence of great roleplay and seeing drama as the core of the game. Monty Martin and his Dungeons of Drakkenheim campaign are both so amazing, with grotesque horror balanced perfectly against lighthearted humor.
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Creating your character
Create a 1st level character using anything from the Heroes book, which will be provided. Give your character a brief backstory, including how they know Basil and what they have done to earn his (and their community's) respect.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join the discord server that will be provided when you join, and make a character token. We will use Owlbear Rodeo as our VTT, which doesn't require an account.
What Jaiden brings to the table
I bring the rule books of course, however I also provide maps, music, character voices, and my undivided attention. For the sake of learning the rules, we will follow them as strictly as possible.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Jaiden creates a safe table
As part of the nature of a one-shot, we won't get the chance to have a full session zero. However, we will establish lines and veils over text before the session begins.
Content warnings
Safety tools used