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Curse of Strahd | Gothic Horror PbP

Curse of Strahd | Gothic Horror PbP

After a night spent sharing a Vistani campfire, you awaken in the cursed land of Barovia, where Strahd is in no hurry to let you go.

TYPE

Campaign

LEVELS

3–10

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
FULL
$10.00

/ Session

Details

2 players following this game

Play by Post (Asynchronous)

Billed Weekly / Sunday - 2:00 AM UTC

Oct 11 / Session 11

Session Duration / 1–2 hours

7 / 7 Seats Filled

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Schedule

Sun, Oct 11 | 2:00 AM – Session 11

Sun, Oct 18 | 2:00 AM – Session 12

Sun, Oct 25 | 2:00 AM – Session 13

Sun, Nov 01 | 2:00 AM – Session 14

Sun, Nov 08 | 2:00 AM – Session 15

Sun, Nov 15 | 2:00 AM – Session 16

Sun, Nov 22 | 2:00 AM – Session 17

Sun, Nov 29 | 2:00 AM – Session 18

Sun, Dec 06 | 2:00 AM – Session 19

Sun, Dec 13 | 2:00 AM – Session 20

Sun, Dec 20 | 2:00 AM – Session 21

Sun, Dec 27 | 2:00 AM – Session 22

Sun, Jan 03 | 2:00 AM – Session 23

Meet your party members

7/7

+2
About the adventure

The mists have snatched you from the life you knew, and Barovia awaits. Gather your strength and steel your backbone as you traverse treacherous roads, uncover powerful artifacts, and face the merciless vampire Strahd, whose grip on this land is undeniable. Curse of Strahd is a classic campaign for a reason: combat is dangerous, exploration is rewarding, and your decisions are life-or-death. Will Barovia beat you down? Or will you dare to defy the mists? ~~~~~~~~~ Play-by-post Explanation: Play-by-post games are designed to fit around your real life commitments. There isn't a set session time. Instead, you can jump in and post whenever it's convenient for you throughout the day. The "schedule" listed on StartPlaying simply marks when your weekly payment is processed. It isn't the schedule for the game itself. Play-by-post is perfect for players who enjoy immersive roleplay, collaborative storytelling, and might be a little too busy to commit to full weekly sessions.

Game style

Play By Post

Sandbox / Open World

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(7)

LGBTQ+
Queer
Neurodivergent
Women/Femme Identifying
Multi-lingual

2 years on StartPlaying

12 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Beginner Friendly

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

I grew up in a place where telling stories around the campfire was a way of life, and now I bring that same spirit of adventure to my D&D tables. I had my "D&D awakening" during the pandemic, after discovering actual play podcasts. When I saw how much fun people could have with TTRPGs, I got hooked! Since then, I've been obsessed with telling amazing stories with new friends, first as a player, and now as a GM. I'd be thrilled to have you join me at the table; I'm ready to give you, and your characters, the adventure of a lifetime.

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Character creation

Creating your character

You can use point buy or standard array to build your character! We'll be playing 2024 rules, starting at level 3. We won't play the introductory module "Death House" designed to take you from level 1 to 3 in this campaign. If you're interested in that module, shoot me a message and I'd love to run it for you privately or with a group!

The current party

Current party makeup is paladin, fighter, ranger, cleric, warlock, and druid! Characters have entered the village of Barovia, visited Mad Mary, spoken with Ismark and Ireena, investigated the Church and a case of missing villagers, and are now attending a mass funeral.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Have a Discord account and either a free D&D Beyond or free Roll20 account. We'll have maps through Owlbear Rodeo, but I'll also include screenshots in a maps channel for easy access!

What Sooch brings to the table

I bring you all the threats and horrors of Barovia (within everyone's lines and veils)! I can share sourcebooks, I'll bring maps, and I'll provide at least one substantial post per 24 hours.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Safety

How Sooch creates a safe table

We'll always have a session zero to discuss any safety items, and all players will be asked to fill out a lines and veils sheet. My policy is open door especially in this campaign, where sensitive issues can arise a little more easily.

Content warnings

Death
Alcoholism
Blood
Cults
Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
Hangings
Language/Cursing
Kidnapping

Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions