Operation Deadfall | 5.5e Rules | Level 11-20 | Espionage Game

Operation Deadfall | 5.5e Rules | Level 11-20 | Espionage Game

Will you be bold enough to face the Lich Szass Tam before he unleashes his demonic Undead horde upon the world? Or will you let it all fall to ruin?

TYPE

Campaign

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
2 NEEDED TO START
$25.00

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4 players following this game

Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC

Session Duration / 3 hours

0 / 5 Seats Filled

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About the adventure

Szass Tam Must Die! In an action-based spy thriller that meets high-fantasy, you are agents of Operation Deadfall and must undertake a series of clandestine missions to undermine and defeat Szass Tam before he can unleash his demonic horde of Undead that glow with unholy green energy upon Thay and eventually the world as the veil between the Material Plane and the Abyss further thins. If the operation is discovered, Szass Tam will destroy you and everyone you hold dear. A base of operations, code names, scheming & subterfuge, unorthodox allies and claiming a powerful artifact all help in your mission, should you choose to accept it. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ⭐ You may choose to play Characters directly tied to Thay, earning unique Magic Items and the like. So, if you have ever wanted to play a Red Wizard, now is your chance.

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Fluent in GIFs and puns alike, I, as your GM, am here to bring your fantasies to reality. To craft a shared world where you can be the Hero (or Villain) you have always wanted to be. Whether that is with something prewritten or a custom creation where you are able to recreate your favorite Anime, Movie, TV Show, Video Game and so forth. If interested in my StartPlaying Credentials, I have been chosen to represent both 5th Edition and its 5.5e revisions during the following Events: 🏅 Players Handbook Celebration (2024) 🏅 Dungeon Master's Guide Celebration (2024) 🏅 Monster Manual Celebration (2025) So, with 1,000+ Paid Games under my belt, not a single TPK (or permanent Player Character Death) to date (despite keeping things challenging), a 5 Star Review Rating across the board and being chosen for a number of important StartPlaying Events, you can trust that you will have a satisfying D&D experience with a cooperative & knowledgable GM who will fulfill your desired experience at the Table.

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Character creation

Creating your character

Your Character Level is 11th, eventually reaching 20th Level at the Campaign's conclusion. Additionally, you choose a Specialty to aid in your mission, which gives you additional Feat access. Sample Specialties include: Infiltrator, Face, Counter-Mage, Illusionist, Eyes, Muscle, Lucky One and Preparer. If deciding to be a Red Wizard or Thayan Knight, you gain Renown with the Red Wizards, which grants a number of special Rewards, including access to Thayan Spell Tattoos. Furthermore, you can choose a Zulkir to be under, gaining benefits from their particular School of Magic. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― All official Class and Species options are available, including Third Parties on D&D Beyond. Should you desire something Homebrew and/or from a Third Party not yet on D&D Beyond, my approval is required and may be subject to modifications, should the selection be considered imbalanced i.e. too strong and/or too weak. The optional Rules of Multiclassing and Feats are allowed. Standard Array, Point Buy and Rolling are available for Ability Scores. If Rolling, you will Roll with me present. Additionally, should you choose to Roll, I have a Mulligan Rule that allows you to reroll one Roll or the entire set of Rolls if the odds are not in your favor. Keeping the final result. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Additionally, you receive extra Items beyond the normal Starting Equipment that include: ▶️ 8 x Common Magic Items ▶️ 8 x Uncommon Magic Items ▶️ 6 x Rare Magic Items ▶️ 4 x Downtime Activities (up to Rare) You can swap Magic Items for their value in GP, purchasing accordingly afterward. Common = 100 GP, Uncommon = 400 GP, Rare = 4,000 GP; halved for Consumables. ⭐ There are Rules for Attuneless Magic Items. Inquire if interested

What to expect

Preparing for the session

A Mic is required for Voice Chat. Webcam is optional but helpful. Additionally, Players will need a Discord Account (for Voice Chat & More!), a D&D Beyond Account (for Character Creation and Rolling) and the Above VTT extension (for Maps).

What BIG F@%KING SWORD brings to the table

I provide all current D&D Beyond content, detailed Maps on AboveVTT, as well as Music for more immersive Encounters.

Equipment needed to play

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Safety

How BIG F@%KING SWORD creates a safe table

I will go over what to expect from the Game, recommend Types of Characters who will excel during it and offer guidance in general for Character Creation, as well as gauge interest in each Pillar of Play, plus more, so as to fit the Game to each Player's needs and wants. Additionally, I will go over D&D Beyond and AboveVTT for those unfamiliar with either platform.

Content warnings

Blood
Death
Violence
Gore

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