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Into the Borderlands, A DnD 2024 5e Adventure
Play through some of the early editions of D&D with these reincarnated updated modules. See where it all started and relive the excitement.
$28.00
/ Session
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2 players following this game
Bi-weekly / Thursday - 2:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
Campaign Length / 10–35 Sessions
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About the adventure
Adventure Awaits: Experience the Classic Origins of Dungeons & Dragons! Step into the legendary adventures that helped shape the world of D&D and discover the stories that inspired generations of heroes. This campaign will take players through Goodman Games' acclaimed Original Adventures Reincarnated versions of some of the most iconic modules ever written: In Search of the Unknown The Keep on the Borderlands The Isle of Dread Expedition to the Barrier Peaks The Lost City Castle Amber The Temple of Elemental Evil Rather than a single linear story, this is a living campaign where your party's choices matter. After completing each adventure, the group will decide where to venture next, creating a unique journey through the foundations of fantasy roleplaying. What to Expect ⚔️ Classic dungeon exploration 🐉 Memorable monster encounters 🗺️ Wilderness adventures and lost civilizations 🧩 Mysteries, puzzles, and ancient secrets 🏰 Legendary locations from D&D history 🎲 Old-school adventure design powered by modern rules Rules & Character Creation We'll be using the D&D 2024 (5.5 Edition) ruleset, combining modern gameplay with the flavor of the original game. Characters are created through D&D Beyond Perfect For: Players who want to experience the roots of Dungeons & Dragons Fans of old-school dungeon crawling and exploration New players looking for a campaign focused on adventure and discovery Veterans eager to revisit legendary modules with modern rules Whether you're uncovering forgotten secrets beneath a ruined keep, surviving the dangers of a mysterious island, or exploring strange worlds beyond imagination, every session offers the chance to become part of D&D history. Gather your gear, light your torch, and prepare to venture into the adventures that started it all. Your legend begins here. 🎲⚔️🏰
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(105)
3 years on StartPlaying
1096 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Beginner Friendly, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 50%
About me
Welcome, Traveller. Thank you for taking a look at my adventures! I'm an experienced DM/GM with over 40 years of playing and running games under my belt with over a thousand games run on Startplaying Games. I absolutely love tabletop RPGs, and there's nothing I enjoy more than sharing that love by crafting unforgettable sessions. Dungeons & Dragons is a favorite of mine, and I bring that passion to every table I run. My goal is always to make the story leap off the page and help players fully immerse themselves in the world around them. While I respect the rules, the characters and story will always come first. It’s about having fun, sharing laughs, and letting the dice help tell the tale. Roll a natural 20? Expect something magical. Roll a 1? Well… it’ll still be magical, but probably not in the way you hoped. 😁 I'm especially passionate about helping new players find their footing, learn to roleplay, and get the most out of their game time. Not seeing the system you love? Just ask, I’m always open to new worlds and adventures. So jump on board and let me take you on a fantastic journey. Oh and don’t forget the snacks! I can’t wait to see you at the table.
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Creating your character
Character creation will be completed on D&D Beyond, full assistance on this is offered by me if needed I can talk you through the rules and procedures to make it simple for you to join in the game. Check with me to see what level the campaign is currently at.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need access to Owlbear Rodeo this is a free to use virtual table top I use for combat scenes and mapping. An account with D&D Beyond to build a character i provide a link to the campaign on Discord.
What Bo brings to the table
I will bring the story to life for you. You only need to sit back relax and your off on an adventure. I use the Virtual table top Owlbear Rodeo which will have all of the maps for you to play along on as well as custom made tokens for your characters. I use D&D Beyond for character creation and character sheets this is linked to my Discord server so you can check spells and action details also to see dice rolls in the game. Oh and 'Don't forget your snacks.'
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion as a bonus action, Modified Critical Hits, Death Saves get more difficult as you go down.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Bo creates a safe table
If you wish to talk to me about the content before hand please contact me. Players can expect an action packed game with lots of theatre of the mind and use of Owlbear Rodeo as a visual tool to assist combat and dungeon mapping. The game is a live game played on Discord and uses Owlbear Rodeo for VTT with D&D Beyond for character sheets.
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