Grand Jack’s Big Night Out
Welcome to Gourd’s End and the Hollow Harvest.
$22.50
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2 players following this game
Once / Saturday - 3:30 PM UTC
Oct 17
Session Duration / 2–2.5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
-Beginners Welcome Every autumn, the village of Gourd’s End celebrates the Hollow Harvest Festival. The centerpiece is always the largest pumpkin grown in the village. It is hauled into the square, decorated with ribbons and autumn wreaths. Then it is carved into a giant Jack-o-lantern and ceremonially named Grand Jack. This year’s Grand Jack is enormous. That night, the festival is in full swing: lanterns glow, cider flows, children race through the streets, and the whole village gathers to watch Grand Jack receive his traditional carving. But before the night is over, something goes very wrong beneath the autumn moon. Now the people of Gourd’s End need brave souls willing to descend into the darkness and set things right before midnight.
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(66)
4 years on StartPlaying
854 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Beginner Friendly
About me
"Grab a hot drink, a seat around the fire, and listen to my cowboy song." "Comfortable? Good! Now, before we get started, I want you all to know that I tell my tales for your enjoyment and pleasure... so please respect each other and don't enter this area if you desire to cause another harm. If someone's pain is your objective or entertains you... You won't make it past the opening credits of our story." [About me: Having been in (often teaching) the Arts for over 25 years, I really enjoy teaching, and I understand how and love to foster creativity in players!] --Experienced GM/DM/ST for roughly 35 years. I have professionally run hundreds of games over multiple systems. In that time, I have learned that it is the players' story and I am just here to facilitate that experience and make it run smoothly and be as entertaining as possible. I see game rules as a way to keep on track and involved...I never let them get in the way of creativity or the group's enjoyment! I came to StartPlaying looking to run some serious and/or seriously fun sessions. My story telling style is light and flows easy. I do not let the mechanics detract from the experience, but use them to enhance the story you want to be told! Teaching new systems to new players is an experience I enjoy. We were all new players, or new to a system at one time...and without kind and proper guidance we probably wouldn't still be involved in this amazing pastime! Roll well and see ya around!
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Creating your character
We will "quick roll" PCs at the start of the one-shot
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Needed: -Discord -Mic Forge VTT account (free) Character Sheets will be on Foundry VTT Rolls will be made on Foundry VTT Discord for audio story and text communication
What DuChampion (JJ) brings to the table
I have learned over the years that it is the players story and I am just here to facilitate that experience and make it run smooth and be as entertaining as possible. Maps, reference materials, notes, photos etc. will be posted on Foundry VTT. A session recap will be posted on Discord after every* session. I will organize it all so everyone enjoys the experience, and take pride in doing so.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DuChampion (JJ) creates a safe table
This will be an open door game, if you need to take a break, for any reason, please do so!! All I ask, is if you can, please mute your mic so I know you are out. -Any use of "out of character" Racism, Sexism, or Discrimination or Personal Attacks of any kind will get you banned. -Players who do these things repeatedly "in character" are discouraged/warned/and subject to being (quickly) kicked or banned. -If you do not follow the “Fade to Black” rule you will be kicked or banned. **Fade to Black Rule** During the game, if there is ever an event, situation, or anything that as a player makes you feel Please say “Fade to Black” (same as N card although sometimes I don't see the chat right away)and that scene will end. I will not ask, I will not judge, I will take control and respect this choice. No story is worth paining someone!
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