Distress Signal | A 3-sessions beginner friendly story
A distress signal, a derelict ship with alien lifeforms and corporate greed to add a layer of betrayal. Beginner-friendly, but you still might die
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
Campaign Length / 2–4 Sessions
1 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The job was routine, the money fair. Then the damn company diverted you to answer a distress call from a ship that disappeared almost 80 years ago, a derelict carrying something bizarre, twisted, and alien. Add to that an annoying sensor ghost shadowing you in the void, and your stress level is shot. Even if you scream, nobody can hear you in space... - Play as space truckers with secrets, rivalries, and everything to lose. - Face the horror head-on in a cinematic scenario built for escalating tension - No prep, no mercy. Jump in with premade characters made to fit this story perfectly This plays like an ALIEN movie. Starts slow while developing the characters´ relationships, then they start to discover how terrible the situation really is, and then it becomes a frantic race for survival. Expect this to take place in around 3 sessions. Enough time to learn the system, roleplay their secrets and get really stressed out. You don't need any previous experience with the system. You get to learn as you play
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(90)
4 years on StartPlaying
1016 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
👦🏽 He/him 🌴 Brazilian Hey there, the name is Rodrigo (pronounced Rawwwrrrrr!) After spending the last 12 years working as a successful IT consultant in Switzerland, I decided to do what any wise person would. I said screw it, packed my bags, my wife and my dog (yes, yes, packed all of them) and moved back to Brazil to start a completely new career as a full-time Game Master. My family and friends were really confused by my decision. Me? I'm having a blast! This is the first time in my life I'm working with what I love: making other people have fun and laugh. There is a zero-tolerance policy towards the intolerant. I will kick any bigots faster than you can sing "I like big boots and cannot lie."
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Creating your character
A list of premade characters will be provided for each player to pick one You can modify and customize your character to your liking, as long as we keep their secret agendas Each premade character comes with their secret agendas that help add even more tension to the story
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Roll20 account created before the game (free) Discord account created and software installed before the game (free) Mic needed (headset or podcast mic recommended) Webcam optional, but highly recommended Join the Discord server following the links shown in this adventure after you sign up
What Rodrigo brings to the table
Pre-generated characters Contagious enthusiasm Digital maps and tokens to help visualize the game Curated music and ambient sounds Roll20 scripts to speed up and ease the game A Discord server boosted to improve video/voice quality, where we can discuss the game while not playing it Three decades of experience GMing to dozens of people from different backgrounds Silly voices and faces for roleplaying the NPCs
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Rodrigo creates a safe table
Creativity and cooperation with other players are incentivized. This is an inclusive game, where people from all backgrounds are welcome. There is zero tolerance for the intolerant. Safety tools are fully in use. Before starting adventuring, I will take your input on what themes are to be avoided and what do you wish to experience in the campaign. My games will not contain sexual violence, sex or player character torturing NPCs.
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