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Out of the Abyss [Beginner-Friendly Campaign]
Enslaved by the drow and forced to work while the world burns. Seize power as the armies of the Demon Kings ravage the depths of the earth.
$25.00
/ Session
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2 players following this game
Weekly / Wednesday - 9:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–2.5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Survive Menzoberranzan and the Underdark, if you can. > Begin as slaves of the drow, sent into the Underdark as spies, diplomats and saboteurs on behalf of your tyrannical masters. > Break free from your captors or work your way up through the ranks. > Defeat new threats, including: >> 9 unique Demon Kings, each with their own goals, powers and madness, >> Desperate citizens of the Underdark, from deep dwarf bandits to gnomish necromancers, >> The dangerous schemes of the drow noble families, >> An interplanar enemy that even the demons fear. Adapted from the popular Out Of The Abyss module, experience the horrors below the surface - and beyond the world - like never before.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(17)
5 years on StartPlaying
69 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
> Want to explore a rich, vivid and responsive world? > Enjoy fast, dynamic, interesting combat? > Want the power to tell your character's story your way, going off the railroads to follow whatever goals you wish? > Looking for a gameplay experience where every NPC has a name, goals and a story of their own? According to Roll20, I have logged over 1500 hours (a lot of that is game prep, but still). I've also run at least four long-term campaigns in person. My philosophy is about fast combat, creative play and player freedom. With a modified 5e ruleset, combat and roleplaying are smooth, dangerous and fun. I write about D&D and games here: https://www.unboringdungeons.com/
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Creating your character
You will create a Level 1 character in or before Session 0. Character sheets are to be hosted in Roll20. You can use anything from this list to build your character: * Any official race * Any official class * Multiclassing * The Necromancer class (created by PointyHat)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need: * Discord account (free to sign up) * Roll20 account (free to sign up) * Firefox (this browser works best for Roll20) Nice to have: * Knowledge of D&D 5e * Knowledge of Roll20 You WON'T need: * any software purchases or subscriptions * any D&D experience
What William brings to the table
I'll provide a virtual tabletop (VTT), including digital player sheets, professional player resources and custom quality battlemaps. This includes the Out of the Abyss module published by Wizards of the Coast, plus official 5e expansions like Xanathar's Guide, Van Richten's Guide, Volo's Guide and plenty more. I also provide the result of dozens of hours of work creating unique maps, tokens, NPCs, monsters and mechanics. Each settlement, and the Underdark between them, are richly brought to life. Every major NPC has a personality, including plans, desires and fears. Learning these isn't necessary but is often helpful.
Homebrew rules
> Drinking a potion is a bonus action > An optional limitbreak system - by pushing yourself to new heights, your attacks and spells become more powerful yet more volatile for a short while > Enemy factions will advance their schemes unless you stop them. Friendly factions will need the relationship managed.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How William creates a safe table
Players can anonymously submit topics to the Lines and Veils document at any time before or during Session 0, or privately to me at any time after that.
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