The Night of the Rise l An adventure comedy one shot.

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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?

TYPE

One-Shot

LEVELS

3

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
3 NEEDED TO START
$9.50

/ Session

Details

Once / Sunday - 8:00 PM UTC

Mar 15

Session Duration / 2–3 hours

0 / 8 Seats Filled

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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

Less than a year on StartPlaying

1 game hosted

Highly rated for: Voices, Creativity, Knows the Rules

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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Character creation

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

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.

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