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Descent Into Avernus ๐ Lvls 1-13 ๐ 2024 Rules ๐ NEW CAMPAIGN
Sin! Redemption! Crying clerics! Screaming demons! Contracts, and swords, and war machines, and devils! Welcome to the chaos! Welcome to hell!
$30.00
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6 players following this game
Weekly / Wednesday - 11:00 PM UTC
Oct 21 / Session 9
Session Duration / 3โ4 hours
Campaign Length / 1โ50 Sessions
6 / 6 Seats Filled
Top Game Master
One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.
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Meet your party members
6/6
About the adventure
๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐พ๐ ๐ Embark on a thrilling and dark mystery as you uncover the truth behind two doomed cities ๐ Immerse yourself in a game that strives for the heart of ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฌ, and the comedy of ๐ก๐ผ๐ ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐&๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐, all set against a backdrop reminiscent of the gripping worlds of Doom and Borderlands! ๐ Get ready for a rollercoaster of banter, unforgettable memories, and laughter, as it all inevitably goes wrong! ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ CATASTROPHE! The holy city of Elturel has vanished, leaving a gaping crater. Panic grips the neighbour city of Baldur's Gate, as it teeters on doom's edge. Yet behind the scenes, dark forces โ both mortal and supernatural โ are at work. The clock ticks as the cities tremble, and the Material Plane teeters on the edge. Who delivers salvation when the heavens refuse to act? You? Either embrace the abyss or become its conqueror, the choice is yours! ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ Do you crave the thrill of exorcising demons from their meatsuit vessels? ๐ฅ Do you want to unleash righteous fury against infernal devils? ๐ฅ Are you eager to clash with the darkest denizens of both the unforgiving 9 Hells and the chaotic Abyss? If so, this campaign may be for you!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Realm Building
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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6 years on StartPlaying
1073 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 80%
About me
Hi folks! I'm Tom! And Dungeons & Dragons is my greatest passion. Perhaps that is similar to yourself, or maybe you are someone who is simply curious and wants to dip their toe into these waters. Regardless, I think weโll get along swimmingly. A veteran on StartPlaying, in terms of Dungeon Mastering accomplishments, I have: ๐ฒ had a published interview by the official D&D magazine โDragon+โ ๐ฒ almost a decade of experience in DMing ๐ฒ interpreted for the popular D&D comedy show โAdventurers Wantedโ at the Edinburgh Fringe ๐ฒ made the odd player cry at my table (in a good way I swear!) Currently, I am Dungeon Mastering full time. What that means is I dedicate myself, 9-5, to making sure that your game is up to scratch, and every game is fully prepared to deliver an epic session. Feel like I may be your kind of DM? Come join a game, or send me a message, and weโll roll some dice! ๐ง
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Creating your character
Character creation will happen at Session 0. Characters can be made using the 2024 rule set, and will have access to the 2024 Players Handbook if they do not already have access.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- Internet connection that is stable enough to not cut-out frequently - A Discord account (free) so that you can join in on the group discussion - A microphone Players won't need to read or know the rules ahead of time, as the rules will be explained throughout the game.
What Tom brings to the table
- your backstory woven into the story of Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus itself - a unique look and aesthetic for the campaign - music appropriate for each setting - interactive maps for combat that'll make you think - hours of prep - a plucky attitude and a Scottish accent
Homebrew rules
Fall damage - no cap! - For every 10 feet that your character falls, they will take 1d6 damage. In the Player Handbook, this caps at 20d6. However, for this game there will be no cap. Potions - If you drink a health potion as an action, you get the maximum possible hit points back. If you drink a health potion as a bonus action, you roll to regain your hit points. - If you want to give a consumable to someone else, it takes an action. If you are giving them health potion, they have to roll to any relevant dice to regain potential hit points. Spells/Feats - The Wall of Force spell can trap creatures Large or smaller. - No Lucky Feat - Inspiration Heroic Inspiration cannot be used on death saving throws Character Creation - No rolling for stats. - Only official D&D content (using the 2024 rules) can be used for character creation.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Tom creates a safe table
๐ฅณ ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ก ๐ฌ In a one-hour friendly chat, you and the DM will embark on a ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ Session 0. We'll dive into character creation, shape game content, and talk about what you are excited to see from the game. ๐ฒ Perfect for beginners! The campaign starts at level 1, and continues to level 13, using the 2024 Dungeons and Dragons ruleset. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ LGBTQIA+ players are absolutely welcome, and any form of discrimination or innapropriate behaviour will not be tolerated and addressed immediately.
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