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The Night of the Rise l An adventure comedy one shot.
The party is tasked to bust up a bandit camp. Should be simple. What could possibly go wrong?
$11.50
/ Session
Details
Once / Sunday - 1:00 AM UTC
Mar 8
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
1 / 8 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The Night of the Rise is a unique adventure that offers players an alternative to the "hack & slash" approach. The opportunity for role play is high and it is sure to tap into skills and abilities most of your characters never knew they possessed. Not only does it offer a new experience forplayers, but hopefully it has them smiling several times during the session. A town official approaches the adventuring party and asks for their help. A group of bandits, led by the notorious Giles Ne’Ville, has set up a camp and is charging a toll to travel that section of the road. The official asks the adventurers to go to the bandit camp and make them leave – using "whatever means is necessary." What could possibly go wrong?
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Voices, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
About me
Hey! I am John and I'd like to GM a game for you. I have over 10 years of experience as a GM running Dungeons and Dragons and Monster of The Week. I have ran games at home, friendly locals game stores, over discord, over stream in actual plays and live in front of audiences! I have a theater and improv comedy background. So I am good with voices and characters. I do enjoy a lot of different fandoms, so it is pretty easy for me to add some references from my players favorites as well. I was told once, "You do stupid well." I love it when things go off the rails. I find great joy in creative and inventive play. Life is just better when we are telling fun and heroic stories at the table I would be honored for the chance to do it that with you and/or your group.
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Creating your character
Please have a Level 3 character made using the 2014 rule set. Any official publish content is acceptable. If that reads like total nonsense to you, please let me know. I can have a pre-made character ready for you.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord for voice, digital props, and optional video Owlbear Rodeo (free browser based tool) for combat and maps and such
What JohnSmash! brings to the table
I do voices. I like giving vivid descriptions. I like to play fast and loose to maximize fun and engagement.
Homebrew rules
No PvP Perkin's Crits
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How JohnSmash! creates a safe table
Throw up an "X" or use the safe word "Gelato" I will also check in during and after any intense scene, to make sure everyone is doing ok. As a rule I aim for more of a PG/PG-13 rated game.
Content warnings
Safety tools used