Wake up its a game!
You fall asleep after a normal D&D session—and wake up in a strange, fantastical world. The only way home is to finish a quest
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC
May 1
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This one-shot is a classic fantasy adventure where players awaken trapped in a mysterious world. The setting is a vibrant land filled with dungeons, caves, villages, and a Castle , inhabited by monsters, NPCs, and hidden treasures. The story is straightforward: complete a quest, overcome challenges, and navigate the world to return home. Players rely on traditional D&D mechanics—combat, exploration, and roleplay—without video game gimmicks. Ideal for new players , this adventure emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. It’s a perfect introduction to D&D or a fun, light session for seasoned adventurers who want a short but engaging escape into classic fantasy.
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Lite
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(5)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Sets the Mood, World Builder
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I've been a Game Master since 2018, exploring a wide range of systems including Warhammer Fantasy, 40k, and Star Wars 5. My passion for tabletop gaming has taken me across the globe—I’ve run games at Spiel in Germany (2021), joined Dragon Legion’s DM bootcamp in Iceland (2019), and was a featured DM at AthensCon in Greece (2024). Beyond running games, I’ve taught aspiring DMs how to find their voice, embrace improvisation, and build sessions that deliver both fun and meaning. I’ve also performed in live TTRPG shows with improvisational and themed storytelling. I run both published adventures and original campaigns set in my homebrew worlds—most notably an underwater fantasy setting. Over the last few years, I’ve specialized in short campaigns (5–10 sessions), similar in style to Dimension 20.e
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Creating your character
Character Creation Characters will be pre-made by the GM. Players will choose from the available characters rather than creating their own. All characters start at Level 1 Stats, race, class, equipment, and background are already determined Characters will be distributed before the Session Players do not need to reference any rulebooks or create characters in advance.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Before playing, each player must: Have a Discord account. Join the campaign’s Discord server. Use the Discord dice-rolling system for all rolls. No additional accounts, websites, or programs are required.
What Xristos Smeros brings to the table
What the GM Will Provide This is a beginner-friendly, learn-to-play one-shot. The GM will guide players through the rules as they come up during play. Pre-made Level 1 characters Clear explanations of rules, actions, and dice rolls A relaxed learning environment where questions are encouraged Light character voices and roleplay to demonstrate how roleplay works (no pressure to perform) Simple, story-focused encounters rather than intense tactical combat Use of the Rule of Cool when appropriate to keep the game fun and accessible
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Xristos Smeros creates a safe table
Player Safety This game will use the X-Card as a safety tool. Any player can say “X” or type “X” in chat at any time to immediately stop or redirect content with no questions asked. The game will then move on in a different direction.
Content warnings
Safety tools used