Making Crime Pay | Blades '68

Creating your character

If you know the system/the setting or you have a character concept in mind just let me know. I can work it out with you! Otherwise, we can create characters together through a written setup discussion before the first job. You're welcome to bring an idea, but you don't need a finished character or previous experience with Blades. I will provide character sheets and resources to guide you through your choices. You'll choose a "playbook": a character template with it's own abilities and suggestions for who you might be. You could play a smooth-talking operator, for example, or a scientist whose inventions have found a questionable market. There are no character levels, and you won't roll randomly for your starting stats. You will assign points to the things your character is good at, following your playbook's instructions. We'll choose the crew's business together. Your individual character is yours to create; the criminal enterprise belongs to the whole group. We'll use the Blades '68 character options and it's updates to Blades in the Dark. I'll explain which rules apply, so you don't need to study both books before joining. A short background and something your character wants are plenty to begin with.

Preparing for the session

This is an asynchronous play-by-post game played by Discord. Dice rolls will be done through the Discord bot, or through your own dice reported to me. This means that posts will be made throughout the week; it's to the pace of the group but I make it a habit to post daily (in the evening). All playing will be done by text, making things accessible for those who aren't able to use voice. You will get to experience the story and the roleplay, while also learning about (or getting more experience with) play-by-post format and Blades. This game is cheaper than most of my games and that is because I am new to Blades in the Dark and Blades '68. • Have a Discord account, and something to use that Discord account from. Don't have a PC? Phone or tablet works just fine. We will not be using voice. • Have a D&D Beyond account, so that I can give you access to my resources there. Once you sign up, message me. I will link you to my Discord (you can also find it below). From there, I can get you prepared. The game itself will start once everyone is ready (you will not be charged until we begin). 🍓 Discord: https://discord.gg/3fhYWKmeha

What Dreams & Eni brings to the table

I'll provide character and crew sheets, setting references, and rules guidance as we play. You don't need to arrive knowing the terminology. When a rule comes up, I'll explain what it means for the choice in front of you. I enjoy working with character motives and the relationships that develop through play. If your character has someone to protect or an ambition that keeps getting them into trouble, that gives me something to build on. Your crew's decisions will shape the jobs available and how other people treat you. This is a written, play-by-post game. Expect character-focused scenes and dangerous jobs, with plenty of room for humor and 'slice of life'. Action will unfold through description and dice, without requiring movement on a battle grid. I'll use the game's rules to support creative approaches. Before a risky roll we will establish what you're trying to accomplish, what could go wrong, and how much success could achieve. You roll your character's dice and make their decisions. I'll handle the world's response, including opportunities to recover when things go badly.

Homebrew rules

No third-party rules just yet as this is more of a beginner game.

How Dreams & Eni creates a safe table

My table is always a welcome and accepting place for people of all types. I will do my best to accommodate. That is why I have all safety tools available. In Session 0, we will figure out which ones to use to be accommodate the players. This play-by-post game does not involve voice chat or video chat at all, and is done all with text and images. Session 0 will involve talking via the out-of-character chat, and in private with the DM. During the game, safety cards can anonymously be used at any time.