Outgunned - Burn Cell
Play bold, broken, dangerous heroes in a cinematic world of gunfire, stunts, betrayals, and glorious mayhem against the odds.
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Weekly / Wednesday - 2:00 AM UTC
Apr 22 / Session 1
Session Duration / 1–3 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Step into a world of cinematic action where the odds are terrible, the bullets are flying, and somehow your team is still expected to save the day. OUTGUNNED is a fast, stylish action RPG built for the kinds of stories you see in great action films: desperate gunfights, brutal hand-to-hand combat, dangerous chases, betrayals, stunts that should not work, and heroes who keep going long after any sensible person would have quit. This game is about bold, damaged, dangerous characters thrown into missions that spiral out of control in the best possible way. You might be burned spies, mercenaries, detectives, assassins, commandos, criminals, bodyguards, or reluctant professionals pulled into one last impossible job. The exact flavor can shift depending on the group: grounded espionage, military action, crime thrillers, revenge stories, over-the-top mayhem, or a mix of several. That flexibility is part of the fun. Rather than locking into one narrow style forever, Outgunned works beautifully as a core cinematic action system. We can learn the rules, master the basics, and then use that engine to explore different stories and tones over time. One arc might feel like a hard-edged spy thriller. Another might lean into urban crime, elite tactical action, or explosive pulp chaos. If it feels like an action movie and gives us a reason to dive through windows, kick in doors, trade one-liners, and walk away from explosions without looking back, it belongs here. Expect a game with: - fast-paced play - high-stakes action - memorable villains - sharp mission hooks - cinematic teamwork - room for banter, bold choices, and creative problem-solving This is not a game about arguing over tiny tactical details for forty minutes. It is a game about momentum, style, and making awesome moments happen at the table. New players are welcome. You do not need to know the system in advance. If you enjoy action movies, tense missions, dangerous characters, and the chance to pull off outrageous heroics under pressure, you will fit right in. Bring me a hero with scars, swagger, bad luck, or unfinished business. I’ll bring the mission, the pressure, the enemies, the chaos, and the kind of scenes that make everybody grin and say, “Yeah, that was damn awesome.” You are outnumbered, outgunned, and out of time. PERFECT
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Theater of the Mind
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
4 years on StartPlaying
39 games hosted
Highly rated for: World Builder, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Greetings! I am James, AKA DM_Shroud. With a rich experience of 49 years in nearly a hundred roleplaying games, starting from the days of Classic Traveller in 1977, I've crafted countless adventures across a myriad of genres of gaming. My gaming library boasts an extensive collection of systems, but I have a particular fondness for narrative-driven space operas like Traveller Mongoose (2e), Star Trek Adventures, and Star Wars Saga, and Fantasy Flight, as well as fantasy games like Over the Wall, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, D&D 2024, Song of Ice and Fire, and One Ring. As a Professional Game Master, my mission is clear: to deliver an exciting, engaging, and memorable game experience that balances quality with affordability. This isn't just a hobby for me – it's a passion-turned-profession, fueled by my goal to better support my family and fund my children's college education. Versatile Gaming Schedule: I offer various gaming sessions, including introductory sessions. My schedule is flexible, accommodating different time zones and preferences, with prices listed with each game (Not including Stripe and SPG Fees) per player/ session (First Character Generation session, as well as 1st play session are FREE) , if it's a new game that I'm not familiar with or not set up for, $20 per player per session for a custom game setting or campaign. I'm NOT typically available on Friday evenings, or Saturdays, USA times, since I spend weekends in the Mountains with my family...but query me, maybe we can work something out. Custom World Design: Beyond guiding games, I'm also a skilled fantasy and sf cartographer. Whether you're an author needing a vivid setting or you run or have a playgroup desiring a unique world, I can craft detailed maps and worlds tailored to your specific imagination. Please contact me with your needs, I can work with you on developing a quote, and we can arrange payment through this site. We can also set up an interactive mapping session where you guide me as I work on your map in realtime, using any of a number of mapping software tools. A Bit More About Me: My journey into the fantastical began as a young sci-fi enthusiast, inspired by the likes of Joe Haldeman's "Forever War". When not orchestrating epic adventures, I'm often found designing fictional solar systems or mapping fantasy worlds at all scales, continuing to fuel my lifelong passion for science fiction and fantasy. Invitation to Adventure: I invite you to dive into the worlds I've created and join me in crafting unforgettable stories. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the realm of RPGs, there's a place at my table for you. Welcome to my mind – let's embark on an extraordinary journey together!
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Creating your character
Pregenerated Characters will be available, or players can generate a character with Gamemaster assistance, at least 24 hours before the scenario starts.
Gus “Gusano” Fèng is the kind of guy who looks like he should still be taking orders behind the counter at his family’s hole-in-the-wall fusion restaurant, not standing in the middle of an action story. Small, sharp-tongued, and a little rough around the edges, he comes off like a burnout with bad habits, a smart mouth, and just enough charm to keep people from writing him off completely. He rides an old ruby-red Vespa, knows more people than he probably should, and somehow always seems to have one foot in trouble. What’s less obvious at first glance is that Gus is harder than he looks. There’s something in the way he moves, the way he watches a room, the way he steps in when things start to go wrong. He gives off the vibe of a guy who has wasted a lot of potential, but not all of it is gone. Under the jokes, the attitude, and the loser energy, there are hints that Gus has seen a rougher world than he likes to talk about—and maybe learned a few things there worth keeping. Rudra “Rudy” Sih carries himself like a man who has learned to stay calm in bad rooms and worse conversations. Polished, observant, and sharply dressed, he gives the impression of someone who once belonged to a more respectable world—maybe law, government, or something close to it—but has long since stopped trusting official stories. He speaks with quiet authority, notices details other people miss, and has the unsettling habit of sounding most certain when everyone else is lying to themselves. At first glance, Rudy comes off as cool, capable, and hard to read, the kind of man who keeps his cigarette lit and his emotions buried. But there are cracks in the surface. Something in him is strained, as if he has paid dearly for the life he leads now. He clearly knows how to investigate, how to fight, and how to make difficult choices without flinching. What exactly pulled him out of his old life—and what it cost him—isn’t something he talks about freely.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A working microphone is required, webcam is optional. Discord is required as well as creating a free account on https://alchemyrpg.com/ All dice rolled will be virtual dice.
What James (DM_Shroud) brings to the table
The Referee has a set of the Alchemy rulesbooks, and various books available on the Alchemy App.
Homebrew rules
Depends on the specific genre in play for each mini-campaign, but according to the various Outgunned "Action Flick" Plugin books.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How James (DM_Shroud) creates a safe table
Immersive role-playing will be emphasized, and narrative choices will be given to the players with dice resolution outcomes leading to imaginative story changes. Some metagaming conversation is to be expected as the party narrates dice results, but it is hoped that this does not devolve into arguments with the GM having the final say in case of a situation where players cannot agree on a clear narrative. Combat is fast and easy and relatively simple to adjudicate once the players learn the system (which the GM will teach as we play.) Player characters will go into danger and combat is expected to be common, but survivable through teamwork, as befits a cinematic action story, with an ensemble cast.
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