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Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Learn D&D by playing one of its most iconic adventures. The Keep, the Caves, and the Borderlands await. Do you have what it takes?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC
Apr 19
Session Duration / 2 hours
6 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
6/6
About the adventure
Heroes of the Borderlands is a modern remake of one of the most famous D&D adventures ever published: The Keep on the Borderlands. It’s designed for lower level characters and built specifically to teach brand new players how to play. Our adventure will begin with your characters being tasked to infiltrate the caves of chaos and root out the cause of evil that has begun to spread in this region. There will be dangers ahead, but also rewards of treasure and glory for those who succeed. What will you get in this game session? Step-by-step teaching: I will explain the rules as we go. You don’t need to know anything before session one. A safe, fun environment: No gatekeeping, no pressure. Just play. Cinematic combat: You’ll fight goblins, bandits, and worse. Every battle feels like a movie moment. I’m a teacher and GM. I know how to explain the game clearly, keep the pace moving, and make sure everyone has fun. This adventure is built for beginners. You don’t have to learn a ton of rules beforehand in order to play. Just bring your imagination.
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(86)
2 years on StartPlaying
130 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
About me
👋 Hey there! I'm a GM who absolutely loves running games. With five years of ttrpg experience under my belt, including three years as a GM, I bring a ton of enthusiasm and know-how to every session. I'm originally from Scotland, but I've been living in Japan for over a decade, working as an English teacher (sensei). My Japanese isn't perfect, but I get by just fine. I often play online games with fellow expats and run games in Tokyo. Because of the time zone difference, I might take a bit longer to respond, but I always try to reply as quickly as possible via SP or my discord server. For me, clear communication is key. I think most issues can be sorted out by talking things through, so I always offer a short, optional review session after each game. Before we dive into a one-shot, adventure, or campaign, I make sure to explain how everything will run to keep things smooth and fun for everyone. I look forward to rolling some dice with you!
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Creating your character
Scottish Sensei will provide pre-made character sheets for you to choose from after you sign up or at the start of the game.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎤 A working microphone and internet connection 🎧 A Discord account (free) 🗒️ D&D Beyond account (free) 🦉 Owlbear Rodeo 2.0 (no account required) Simply open the link on your browser. 💻 Cameras are optional
What Scottish Sensei brings to the table
Full Access to D&D Beyond — All purchased content on my D&D Beyond account, so you’ll always have the rules and options at your fingertips. A Smooth Online Experience — An organized Discord server for scheduling and roleplay chat, plus an Owlbear Rodeo 2.0 subscription with maps to keep battles and exploration clear and engaging. Visual Immersion — Custom tokens and art assets that bring your characters, NPCs, and the world to life. Supportive GM Style — I focus on cinematic storytelling, collaborative roleplay, and tactical but fast-moving combat. Rules are important, but I embrace the Rule of Cool when it makes the story more exciting.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Scottish Sensei creates a safe table
We will go over all safety tools at the start of the session before play begins in order to ensure a safe and comfortable gaming environment for all.
Content warnings
Safety tools used