Dawn of Flame: A Dark Matter Space Fantasy (D&D 2024)
A long-studied portal orbiting the sun has vanished. Delve into the star, explore a bubble city within, and investigate the portal's disappearance.
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5 players following this game
Weekly / Sunday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.25–2.75 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Far above the burning surface of the sun, civilizations survive within shielded bubble-cities suspended in impossible heat. Trade routes cross solar flares, cults whisper of cosmic revelation, and ancient forces stir deep within the star itself. When a stable portal to the Plane of Fire suddenly disappears after centuries of study, a psychic shockwave erupts across the system. Something came through the portal before it vanished... and now panic, fanaticism, and violence spread through the solar settlements. Your characters must journey through cities hidden within the sun, investigate ancient secrets, battle dangerous factions, and uncover what awaits behind the missing portal. In this D&D 2024 campaign, we will play through a full conversion of Paizo’s Starfinder 1E Adventure Path, Dawn of Flame, rebuilt using the D&D 2024 Core rules, as well as Mage Hand Press’ Dark Matter and Valda’s Spire of Secrets. Campaign themes will span science fantasy, cosmic mystery, cinematic action, strange alien cultures, solar exploration, political intrigue, and planar weirdness. All core D&D classes will work well for our adventure, but you will also have access to character options from Dark Matter and Valda's Spire of Secrets. Dark Matter will also provide rules for futuristic weapons, armor, technology, starships, and galactic adventuring. About this game: - Long-term story-driven campaign - Tactical combat and cinematic moments - Mystery, exploration, and roleplay - A science-fantasy setting inspired by Starfinder - Foundry VTT with immersive maps, dynamic fog of war, music, and automation - Beginner-friendly guidance for both D&D 2024 and sci-fi settings No prior knowledge of D&D or Starfinder is required. All you need is a willingness to step into the fire!
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Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
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Expect: - Converted, Reworked, and Updated Adventures - High-Res Map Rebuilds - Immersive Audio - Dynamic Lighting, Vision, and Sound - Multi-Level Maps - Thoughtful World-Building and Character Integration - Vetted, 3rd-Party Content I pair my skills in storytelling with a strong understanding for dynamic immersion in Foundry VTT to produce an experience that feels like interactive theater at a digital story table. My goal for players is to bring characters into our table that move stories forward in a collaborative setting. My goal as a GM is to provide players with immersive challenges that build unforgettable story arcs and bring out the best in their characters. Experience: - Background in tabletop podcasting and streaming with professional sound and high-quality digital platforms - Background in theater, public speaking, and middle school teaching - Lifetime of creative writing and fantasy world-building as a hobby - Strong grasp for immersive audio and multi-level maps in Foundry VTT, with the tools and modules needed to automate much of what happens at the table (without taking away from a player's understanding for the game) Table guidelines: - All are welcome, so long as you are welcoming to others. - Practice active listening. - Collaborate with other players to bring the story forward. - Allow other players their moments of spotlight. - Bring on the silly! Have fun with character moments; just make sure they make sense for the character, group, and story. - Published, third-party and homebrew content may be used only if it has been vetted by me and it has a functioning Foundry VTT module to make gameplay accessible. My focus as the GM must remain on storytelling, not building computer automation for one's character. Whether you are new to TTRPGs or have played longer than I have, I hope you'll join me for some collaborative fun. Thanks so much, and I look forward to telling unforgettable stories together 💫
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Creating your character
We will roll ability scores during Session 0, then build characters together using Foundry VTT. I will also provide reading material for players to familiarize themselves with the expanded character options.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Once you join the game, you will be sent a link for the Cozy Critical Discord Server. The server will host everything you need to get started :) You will also want to create an account with Forge VTT!
What Jamie Emma brings to the table
I will take care of the world-building, NPC voices, in-game music, virtual tabletop, rules management, and player engagement. All I need from you is a willingness to explore the setting and build a story together!
Homebrew rules
We will be using the Dark Matter rules expansions from Mage Hand Press, as well as Valda's Spire of Secrets and Dark Matter from Mage Hand Press for expanded character options, though core character options will be perfectly fine for our story.
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Internet
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Microphone
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How Jamie Emma creates a safe table
Session0, Lines & Veils, X/N/O
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