This game has ended, but your adventure's just beginning!
This game is in the past! But the good news? There are so many more games you can check out. Let's find your next adventure!
Murder at the Traveling Show | lvl 1 Learn to Play | 🏳️🌈♀️
An evening of entertainment turns deadly, and now you must use all of your analytical skills to find the killer in your midst.
$18.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC
Apr 10
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
Report Adventure
StartPlaying Money Back Guarantee
If your game doesn't happen, we guarantee a refund. Just reach out to StartPlaying Support. Refund Policy
Meet your party members
3/5
About the adventure
A travelling troupe’s spectacular show stops suddenly when a body is found backstage. There's a killer in their midst! They need your help figuring out who it is. Search for clues, interrogate suspects, and apprehend the murderer! This one-shot is great for new players who want to learn to play or get a taste of the game, or anyone who wants a little practice investigating or interacting with NPCs.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(11)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
17 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
🏳️🌈 I always had trouble answering the question, "What is your passion?" That is, until I started playing D&D 5 years ago. It quickly became an obsession and once I switched from player to DM there was no going back to life without it. I’ve been DM-ing for 4 years now, both in person and online. All I want is more D&D in my life! My table is welcoming, inclusive, and LGBTQ+ friendly. I want everyone to feel safe, respected, and excited to show up and play. Whether you’re newer to the game or very experienced, my goal is to create a collaborative space where we can tell a good story together. It took me so long to try D&D because of my social anxiety and I don't want that to be the reason anyone else is hesitant to play. I want to use my GM earnings to buy and share more content on D&D Beyond so my players have access to more options and resources! I do this as a part-time job to cover student loans, but if there is a D&D Beyond resource you would like access to for one of my campaigns I will gladly add it to my library(within reason, of course).
View Profile →Character creation
Creating your character
My feeling on one-shots is that it’s a great time to try out new things, so use whatever published source you like! We’ll be creating characters on D&D Beyond, so you’ll just have to make sure either you or I have access to the book. Pre-generated characters are also available. 🔷 Level 1 🔷 Point Buy 🔷 Fixed HP 🔷 2024 rules, will adjust 2014 to fit To make sure we can get through this in one session your character: 🔷 will have already met the others, at least briefly 🔷 should want to help solve the mystery
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🔷 Discord 🔷 D&D Beyond 🔷AboveVTT(free browser extension)
What Laura brings to the table
☑️ A safe space for all! This is a positive place that welcomes all and is a LGBTQ+ space ☑️ Access to all the content I own on D&D Beyond ☑️ Poor attempts at NPC voices so you can laugh and feel comfortable trying your own ☑️ A middle ground between RAW and Rule of Cool ☑️ My face! I aim to be on camera as much as possible to create a better connection and feel more like an in-person game. NOTE: There is zero pressure or expectation for players to be on camera unless they want to be ☑️ Bonus: I used to work tech support, so not only do I have immense patience but I can usually help you figure out any technical issues
Homebrew rules
🔹Flanking bonus TBD by the group before starting (nothing, advantage, or +2) 🔹Spell scrolls can be used by any class 🔹Potions as a bonus action is now RAW as of 2024!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Laura creates a safe table
Again, this is a positive place that welcomes all and is an LGBTQ+ space. At the beginning of the session I will send a link to the web-based Deck of Player Safety. If you want to check it out beforehand, this is the site: https://app.demiplane.com/dops ❌ The X Card: The X Card can be used at any point in the game to remove content that someone at the table finds uncomfortable, triggering, or deals with subject matter they don’t want to get into. Because we are online, the most effective way to use the X card is to say "X Card" out loud. You may also type it into chat or cross your arms(if on video). If an X card is played, I will clarify what content they are playing the X Card for, and the group will change, retcon, or delete the content as needed. The X Card player does not have to explain why they played it, and no one at the table can argue against the X Card being played. ⛔Zero tolerance policy for harassment of any kind. This includes breaking safety and consent lines. By joining you agree to the following: 🔹 I wont attack other players or steal from them (PVP) 🔹 I will not play a character who is explicitly evil or selfish 🔹 I will respect the narrative consent of others and be a team player 🔹 I promise not to engage in problematic play and I will come to the table with a great attitude
Content warnings
Safety tools used