Them That Would Be Heroes
Mystic horrors await in the Dark Woods of Alabama, refuge of those foul necromancers and demonologists that even the Federation of Magic won't accept.
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Saturday - 11:00 PM UTC
Apr 25 / Session 0
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
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About the adventure
A Savage Worlds Rifts adventure. Focus is on characters and roleplay over mechanics and combat, but if you bring a railgun, you'll get the chance to use it! Set in the Dark Wood of Alabama, the setting is heavy on the magic and supernatural side of things instead of the hypertech of other regions. It's not really as bad as everyone says, so long as you can be neighborly with the locals. Of course, not all the locals are terribly neighborly themselves, in which case... Supported by custom built maps and modules for automation, this game is open to beginners and veterans alike.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(25)
2 years on StartPlaying
188 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Howdy! My games tend towards the sandbox, do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law and all that. I'm a big believer in the power of narrative. The best stories are always about ideas more than plots. That's not to say that it's all arthouse allegory, but the plot should be about more than a list of bad guys to thwart and loot to steal. (Except, of course, when that's the story being told. Context is king.) If you show up for my games expect a certain amount of history, satire, and the odd pop culture reference in the mix. I tend towards horror and comedy, as I find they complement each other well, but again, depends on the game. I also offer personalized one-shots for players that miss a game- you aren't on auto-follow, you're off doing things. Need to miss a game? Don't worry, I got you. (DISCLAIMER: In D&D based games, this may involve trips to Ravenloft, play at your own risk. Scheduling difficulties may interfere with this offer, but my schedule is pretty flexible.) Bigtime into Butlerian theology- "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind." No AI-generated anything 'round these parts. Years of Blood Bowl have turned me against elfs. Play at your own risk. You can call me "Jeremy" if you really need to.
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Creating your character
Characters will be beginning Savage Rifts characters from any current sourcebook, all of which are available for use on the VTT (or can be put together). Savaged.us will be available for ease of character creation.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Webcam is preferred, mic is required. Familiarity with the rules is greatly encouraged, but not required- mechanics will be discussed during Session 0, and many of the tools being used will automate gameplay for beginners. No installation of software is necessary, other than a web browser.
What Diamond J brings to the table
The game will be run via Foundry on the Forge. Links will be sent out on sign-up. I recommend character creation on Savaged.us, then porting it over. I am available as much as possible to help! I'm automating it as much as I can, if you're worried about the crunchiness of it all. Don't sweat the numbers, we'll make the VTT do the heavy lifting.
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
Computer
Platforms used
Safety
How Diamond J creates a safe table
Safety tools are utilized in whatever way the player feels most comfortable. While this is a horror-themed game, at no time is the intent to cause any participant distress of any kind.
Content warnings
Safety tools used