Murder in Metal City: Learn to Play Starfinder 2E
A cryptic message from an old friend brings you to the city of "Striving." What you find sparks a murder investigation across the city of synthetics.
$18.00
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Details
Weekly / Sunday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2.25–2.75 hours
Campaign Length / Up to 8 Sessions
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The metropolis of Striving on Aballon gleams with neon lights and towering villas. Beneath its robotic charm, however, a recent murder threatens to unravel the city’s balance of order and progress. When a mysterious message from an old friend draws you to a dingy, downtown bar, you find yourself pulled through the city's cold streets, alleys, and high-rises, solving a conspiracy unlike anything you could have expected. As cryptic clues down dark alleys seduce you through a deadly mystery, you'll spearhead a thrilling murder investigation amidst the cold metal of Striving. In this Cyberpunk-inspired setting, you'll need to expose the killer before Striving's criminal underbelly tears you down into the metal depths of a city that seems never to wake.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Roleplay Heavy
Tactical / Crunchy
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
3 years on StartPlaying
303 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Beginner Friendly
Average response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Expect: - Converted, Reworked, and Updated Adventures - High-Res Map Rebuilds - Immersive Audio - Dynamic Lighting, Vision, and Sound - Multi-Level Maps - Thoughtful World-Building and Character Integration - Vetted, 3rd-Party Content I pair my skills in storytelling with a strong understanding for dynamic immersion in Foundry VTT to produce an experience that feels like interactive theater at a digital story table. My goal for players is to bring characters into our table that move stories forward in a collaborative setting. My goal as a GM is to provide players with immersive challenges that build unforgettable story arcs and bring out the best in their characters. Experience: - Background in tabletop podcasting and streaming with professional sound and high-quality digital platforms - Background in theater, public speaking, and middle school teaching - Lifetime of creative writing and fantasy world-building as a hobby - Strong grasp for immersive audio and multi-level maps in Foundry VTT, with the tools and modules needed to automate much of what happens at the table (without taking away from a player's understanding for the game) Table guidelines: - All are welcome, so long as you are welcoming to others. - Practice active listening. - Collaborate with other players to bring the story forward. - Allow other players their moments of spotlight. - Bring on the silly! Have fun with character moments; just make sure they make sense for the character, group, and story. - Published, third-party and homebrew content may be used only if it has been vetted by me and it has a functioning Foundry VTT module to make gameplay accessible. My focus as the GM must remain on storytelling, not building computer automation for one's character. Whether you are new to TTRPGs or have played longer than I have, I hope you'll join me for some collaborative fun. Thanks so much, and I look forward to telling unforgettable stories together 💫
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Creating your character
If interested in building your own character, "Pathbuilder 2E" and "Hephaistos 2E" are both excellent sites to use! If you would like to use a pre-generated character, I have plenty to choose from, which you can select once you join our Discord community. If you'd like to familiarize yourself with the rules, "Archives of Nethys" is a long-standing, unofficial, and regularly-maintained site storing all of Paizo's gameplay rules for all editions of Pathfinder and Starfinder.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Once you join the game, you will be sent a link for the Cozy Critical Discord Server. The server will host everything you need to get started :)
What Jamie Emma brings to the table
I will take care of the world-building, NPC voices, in-game music, virtual tabletop, rules management, and player engagement. All I need from you is a willingness to explore the setting and build a story together!
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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How Jamie Emma creates a safe table
I will take care of the world-building, NPC voices, in-game music, virtual tabletop, rules management, and player engagement. All I need from you is a willingness to explore the setting and build a story together!
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