⚔️ Learn to Play Old School Essentials ⚔️ The Grotesques' Grotto
The Grotto was never meant to be disocvered...But now you have. Will it be your last discovery?
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Once / Sunday - 1:00 AM UTC
May 10
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
2/6
About the adventure
A group of witch hunters who entered the grotto to cleanse it of it's darkness...and never returned. You have been sent to find them, or what's left of them. Expect a thrilling dungeon crawling experience with fast paced, deadly combat. Exploration is key and you will discover what old school play is all about player skill, teamwork, and problem-solving. No experience needed. New players are welcome. Veterans will enjoy a clean, back-to-basics challenge.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(3)
1 year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Sets the Mood
About me
I’m a USAF Veteran who found a second home in tabletop games. During my tour in Germany, I was voluntold by my work mates to Dungeon Master because they all wanted to learn D&D, but not willing to Dungeon Master themselves. Little to say, I had no Idea what I was getting into....But I fell in love with the craft. As the social group started relocating around the world, I converted my skills to the world of the internet and dedicated myself to mastering the art of VTT. I always had a love for retro video games, but D&D expanded that passion. I found myself pouring into the craft and philosophy behind the classic models of 1st edition. I wanted to experience the adventures that set the standard and shaped D&D what is today, and more importantly, I weanted my players to experience it a well. Now, I bring those legendary stories back from the dead, to keep the legacy alive for modern audiences to experience!
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Creating your character
Watch this short video I made that will walk you through on how to create your character! Try to have your character ready before the session and send your Character sheet PDF to me on Discord. Don't worry, it's really easy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CogCt3dhQFQ This will maximize our session time for adventuring!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Things you need: A Discord account. This will be used for voice chat and communication. A desktop or laptop capable of running FoundryVTT in a web browser (No download required).
What Vanny brings to the table
I use my favorite VTT, Foundry for my games. I pride myself in crafting scenes using high-quality maps, animated effects, soundeffects and music created by talented artists in the TTRPG community. Since old school D&D is up my alley, my DM style, leans more on the comabat heavy and dungeon exploration playstyle. However, many classic modules leave key NPC personalities to interpretation. I enjoy using that creative space to bring those NPCS to life through some lite-rolpay to bring the adventure to life without slowing down the pace of the game.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Vanny creates a safe table
Player comfort and safety are a top priority at my table. During the game, players can message me privately at any time to express any concerns. Additionally, using X, N, & O signals by chat, voice, or even holding something up on camera to instantly communicate discomfort is always welcomed. No explanation is ever required in the moment.
Content warnings
Safety tools used