RESIDENT EVIL: BLACKWOOD
A quiet Texas town descends into chaos when a mysterious infection spreads. Survivors must uncover the truth before Blackwood is wiped off the map.
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Bi-weekly / Tuesday - 2:00 AM UTC
Apr 14 / Session 0
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
In the Texas Hill Country lies Blackwood, a quiet town surrounded by ranches, caves, and winding highways. It’s the kind of place where nothing ever happens. Until tonight. Reports of violent animals and unexplained illnesses begin spreading across town. Patients arriving at the local clinic display strange symptoms—fever, aggression, and neurological damage no doctor can explain. Then the power goes out. Roads are suddenly closed. Phones stop working. People start disappearing. Whatever is happening in Blackwood is spreading fast. And the truth buried beneath this town may be far worse than anyone realizes. Inspired by the survival horror of Resident Evil and the outbreak mysteries surrounding Raccoon City, this campaign follows ordinary people trying to survive an escalating biohazard incident in central Texas. If you enjoy tense survival, investigation, and uncovering dark conspiracies, this story is for you.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Combat Heavy
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
246 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello. Welcome to my table... I am a game master with over 2 decades worth of experience running games of various systems, settings, and genres. Everyone is welcome at my table! I love that roleplaying games engage imagination and improvisation in both the players and the GM. I craft unforgettable tabletop experiences steeped in darkness, mystery, and high-stakes storytelling. Whether unraveling ancient conspiracies, surviving apocalyptic horrors, or battling cosmic forces, I lead players through worlds where danger lurks in every shadow. I thrive on making stories with the characters. I am known to improvise very well with whatever the characters want to do and give consequences when appropriate. I don’t seek to kill characters, but I also don’t like to hold punches in combat. I cater my style based on the game and setting we are playing. I have a physical condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC for short) that limits strength and mobility in my appendages, so my mind and imagination are my biggest assets. I love telling a story and being part of the creative process for others’ creativity!
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Creating your character
Characters begin as regular residents or visitors to Blackwood. Characters start at level 3. We will go through character creation one on one with myself prior to player's first session, or during session 0. Possible (but not limited to) backgrounds: Sheriff’s deputy EMT or nurse Ranch hand Park ranger College student Mechanic Journalist Truck driver passing through No prior knowledge of the outbreak is assumed. This is a slow-burn survival horror campaign where the threat grows session by session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord and Roll20 are required for playing the game. You should find those links in the welcome pages once you've joined the game. If not, or if they're not working, message me on here, and I will send you any appropriate links. We will be using the Internet Archive for our primary D20 Modern resource. Here it is: https://web.archive.org/web/20240125002053/https://www.d20resources.com/
What Colwyn brings to the table
This campaign emphasizes: 🧟 Survival horror 🔍 Investigation and mystery 🔫 Limited resources and tactical combat 🧩 Uncovering hidden conspiracies 😱 Body horror and escalating threats Players begin as ordinary people caught in an unfolding disaster. You will slowly uncover the truth behind the Blackwood Incident. Players will experience: *Exploration of a quarantined Texas town +Scavenging weapons and supplies >Encounters with infected humans and animals X Investigating strange incidents and hidden facilities ? Moral decisions about who to save… and who to leave behind X Not everyone will survive. X This campaign is perfect for players who enjoy: Resident Evil style survival horror Investigation and mystery Character-driven roleplay under pressure Slow-burn storytelling
Homebrew rules
System: D20 Modern (modified for survival horror) Custom mechanics include: Infection rules Limited ammunition and supplies Stress and fear checks Survival-based combat encounters No prior experience with the system is required.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
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Microphone
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Safety
How Colwyn creates a safe table
This game contains: Horror themes Body horror Violence Safety tools used: Lines & Veils Open Door policy Session 0 discussion Player comfort always comes first.
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