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Learn to Play Pirate Borg
The Dark Caribbean awaits! Take to the high seas for this introductory jungle adventure with Redcoats, rivals, traps, undead, and more!
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Monday - 8:00 PM UTC
Oct 12
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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One of StartPlaying's top-rated GMs, a player favorite and highly recommended.
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About the adventure
Ahoy! Pirate Borg is your new favorite TTRPG and this is the best way to take to the horrid high seas of the Dark Caribbean! 🏴☠️ Set sail with a crew of fellow scallywags! ⚔️ Clash swords and flash flintlocks with rivals and the law! 🏝️ Explore a jungle island and shipwreck! ☠️ Confront and outsmart the undead and dangerous curses! 🖌️ Enjoy the iconic and gritty art this modern classic! 🎲 Simple rules and premade characters mean playing fast! Join the crew and set sail for dangerous and delightful adventures!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(31)
1 year on StartPlaying
105 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Beginner Friendly, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I offer: 🌈 A welcoming, inclusive play style 🔥 Player-focused flair and action 🧭 Open-ended storytelling following player cues 🎭 In-game action, horror, awe, and comedy ⚖️ Settings with themes of justice and transformation 📆 Over a decade of game mastering experience 🖋️ Know-how with dozens of systems Even in the midst of death-defying adventure or bone-chilling horror, I aim to be a warm and welcoming game master. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC players can expect respect at my tables. I've run games for children, seniors, and all ages in between. Safety tools such as the X Card are always part of my table. I suffuse hope, respect, and warmth into every session I run. That's why I go by the Gentle GM. At thirteen, three of us huddled around the Dungeons & Dragons 3e starter set, laughing at a natural 20 to breakdown a door with the fighter's head. In high school, I found the Call of Cthulhu rulebook and made investigators, still clueless how to actually play. In 2014 with the launch of D&D 5e and Call of Cthulhu 7e, I committed to running these games and an old love sparked brilliantly to life! I've since taught dozens their first TTRPG! I'm an inveterate game dabbler. If you're curious if I run a particular game, just ask! I'm up to the challenge to try something new you're excited to play. I run games full-time. You can expect preparation and dedication at my table. Local cafes and bars also host my game sessions and workshops. My newsletter and itch page also share game design reflections and projects. Images are used with permission from James' RPG Art, https://jamesrpgart.com.
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Creating your character
Caleb | The Gentle GM will provide pre-made character sheets for you to choose from after you sign up or at the start of the game.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need: 1) Discord profile and to join the Gentle GM server 2) A mic and headphones (webcam is encouraged, but not required) 3) Computer access to Foundry (Foundry on tablet is experimental) Players can use physical dice if they prefer. Discord also offers Dice Golem for dice rolling.
What Caleb | The Gentle GM brings to the table
You can expect: 🌈 Colorful characters and fantastical settings 🎭 Theatrical acting for side characters with a touch of voiceacting 🎉 Celebration of character success and plot beats 💜 Respect and consideration of my players But my players say it better than I can: "Caleb’s tables feel inclusive and safe. I love how he encourages player creativity." - Cindy "If you are looking for a GM that will support, encourage, and wrap you up in the most amazing worlds, Caleb is that GM." - Jenna "When you sit down to play a game at one of his tables... it's like being given the keys to your dad's classic car on date night. Every game with Caleb is a breath of fresh air." - Matt "Caleb taught me to play D&D when I was 11. I've played RPGs with him on and off since then, and I even started bringing my friends to play as well. 9 years later, and I’m playing every week with a group that never would have formed if it wasn’t for Caleb inspiring me with his storytelling." - Nyx Nackle
Equipment needed to play
Headphones
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Caleb | The Gentle GM creates a safe table
Safety Tools are always part of my table and briefing on them is part of every one shot session. Commands in Discord will be observed, including: - X: X Card pauses play and creates a break. As your GM, I'll rewind or otherwise determine how best to return to the action. - Rw or Rewind: Rewind a scene that included content that you do not feel is appropriate. - Ff or Fastforward: Jump ahead to the next scene to bypass sensitive content. You can expect B-movie style action and horror, including blood splatter and gore using theater of the mind. Expect threats of violence to hostages relying on your actions to save them. There will NOT be sexual assault, sexual abuse, or child death.
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Safety tools used