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The Empty Dream | Daggerheart | Beginner Friendly
A Faun vanishes into the memory-erasing Soulless Grove. Face possessed beasts and a dead dragon's rot before it consumes your soul.
$15.00
/ Session
Details
3 players following this game
Once / Saturday - 7:00 PM UTC
Jul 11
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Setting: Teulin, a sombre world carved from the skeletal remains of dead Dragon Gods whose fall left the plane starved of true divinity and magic. Gameplay Dynamics: Emphasizes tactical teamwork, mystery-solving, and psychological survival. Character "Stress" mechanics are heavily tied to protecting your mind and identity from being erased by the world. Inspirations: Draws stylistic influence from the dark grit of The Witcher, the melancholic beauty of Dark Souls, and the heavy existential themes of Fullmetal Alchemist.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
1 year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
About me
Welcome, come stay a while and listen! I am a long time gamemaster, and avid tabletop roleplay player. I have been running games for pretty much most of my life from ad hoc adventures in the park when I was a much younger for my friends, regular online sessions, to much grander in person immersive experiences. I always strive to foster a welcoming and safe space for all the people at my table, to allow all to enjoy their hobby. Game Philosophy: - Collaborative Story Telling - we are all here for the same reason, to tell amazing stories, including the gamemaster. - The world is a living one- I like to run games that are fully alive and that the characters are inhabiting, meaning that decisions have consequences, good or bad. - Rules are a framework for a game to enable great moments, if those rules need unique exceptions then so be it. - Player agency - my players are free to choose their own consequences as long as they do not take away from the others at the table. - Serious and Silly - I expect my players to take the story and characters seriously but that does not mean they can not be silly. Roleplay games are meant to be enjoyable, dumb jokes and comedy offers levity to the more serious notes in a story. Favourite Systems: - Dungeons and Dragons - Dark Matter - Call of Cthulhu - Pirate Borg - Alien RPG Thank you for reading this far, if any of this sounds like something you would enjoy then please check out my games or contact me.
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Creating your character
Requirements: No character creation is required before the game. Process: This is a quick-start session utilizing pre-generated characters, which players will choose from at the start of the game.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Technical Requirements: A computer, internet connection, microphone, and webcams are preferred for table engagement. Platforms Used: Alchemy: Used as the virtual tabletop for cinematic visuals, animated scenes, sheets, and digital dice rolling (a free account). Discord: Used for voice and video communications.
What Rich brings to the table
What the GM Brings: Ambient music, cinematic backdrops, occasional character voices, and a strong adherence to the "Rule of Cool" over rules-as-written. Conduct: Zero tolerance for inter-player conflict or abuse.
Homebrew rules
The game takes place in a homebrew campaign frame with unique ancestries and custom mechanics. A provided Google Drive primer document is available for players who want to read up on the lore early.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Rich creates a safe table
Age/Content Rating: Rated 15+ depending on the final table layout. Safety Tools: Implements a fillable Lines and Veils document, Alchemy's built-in X-card system, in-game "fade to black" cues, and private post-game discussions. Content Warnings: Focuses on Violence, Memory Erasing, and Language/Cursing.
Content warnings
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