Rise of the Rat: A Humblewood Story (Comedy/Horror)
Life is peaceful in the Wood since the fall of the Flame Elementals. Until the age of peace is intruded upon by those with sinister motives.
$15.00
/ Session
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2 players following this game
Weekly / Wednesday - 3:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The idea of this game is a simple one. A familiar world of animals and cuteness being swarmed upon by horror. Rats will rise from the dirt and try to claim (or re-claim) the Wood. Their number alone is enough to doom the denizens of the Humblewood. The players are tasked to not merely slay rats of varying size. They will have to investigate the eternal mystery of who and why. Who is bringing this rat army back from the dead? And why do they believe the Wood is theirs? Else the rats will have their fruit, and eat it too.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(23)
3 years on StartPlaying
674 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Voices
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I run our games the same way a puppy runs through the park; to have fun. I have two basic and important goals with every session. To ensure every player has fun and collaboratively create fun stories together. I am not trying to go against my player but always with. I will provide the challenge necessary to elevate our story time into a game but I am not trying to be a wall you throw yourself against. I am here as your game console to a videogame born of our imaginations. I have a campaign already written and ready to go. Of course it is subject to massive changes based on your wonderful inputs as we play. Will you be able to save the recently put together world of, "Equalia" from outside furry threats? Can you solve the mysteries that surround the to good to be true guild known as, "Volition of Vivification?" Or at the least prevent a city from plunging into utter destruction? Many possibilities await those who take part of the campaign I am exceedingly proud to be able to run for experienced and new players alike. Thank you for reading. Fun times and hot dice await any who grace my table. I run sessions from Discord with map screens used via Owlbear Rodeo. I am able to screenshare if you can not join Owlbear for whatever reason. LGBTQ+ friendly DM
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Creating your character
If a session 0 is required I am happy to facilitate. Normally I like to get things started when we first meet to play. I would expect to have your level two character made up by the first session. A process which I’ll be available to answer questions or assist via messaging. You may choose your stats in the manner you most enjoy. Personally I am partial to rolling but point buy or standard array is fine by me. The setting for our game will be Humblewood. All of the animal species are on the table. And if you wish to play something off the books please feel free to ask. We will make it work somehow!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Your character sheet will be the most you have to prepare. We will use Discord for our audio and Owlbear for our maps. Blessedly Owlbear is browser based so you will not need to download anything to use it. Any token you wish to use I will be able to add to Owlbear before our first game.
What Corey brings to the table
I will do my utmost to provide you with a fun game and story. I use character voices for every NPC. Every combat encounter will have a map screen for us to act out upon. Both rules as written and rule of cool is embraced at our table. I will stick to the rules for most situations but like to give my players the freedom to be creative in places the written rules cannot.
Homebrew rules
We do use the general flanking rules. As in BG3 I don’t mind double-casting so long as you have the slots and actions. Those are the two big ones I can think of now. We’re likely to make more as the game goes on.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Corey creates a safe table
The most important thing to me as a GM is that my players are having fun. And a big part of that is your comfort. I am always open to limit or outright cut out themes or actions that cause you discomfort. Or if something occurred that makes you feel uncomfortable. It does not hurt my feelings, nor will it be upset to edit our story to better suit any needs.
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