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Edge of Darkness
Your friend Rupert asks for your help.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
2 players following this game
Once / Sunday - 5:30 PM UTC
Oct 18
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Rupert Merriweather is very ill in a Hospital. He calls you to his bedside and asks you to finish a task that he started years ago, but couldn't finish. He hands you a set of keys and a box and soon you're on your way to an abandoned farm house. As you arrive, all seems normal. Time will tell if that is the case! • We'll be playing within 20minutes • This game is best played by those, who've played at a one-shot. • You don't need to know the game rules. • We'll have a quick chat about what sort of character you'd like to play and I'll advice on good choices from the pre-made characters.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(49)
3 years on StartPlaying
285 games hosted
Highly rated for: Beginner Friendly, Inclusive, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hey there, my name is Jean-Paul and I'm known as Japes (jay-ps). I'll be your Game Master and the person responsible for bringing the games together. Fair warning: I'm dyslexic and have a dry sense of humour. Both rule KO here… The shared experience of these fantasy worlds is like a simmering cauldron: We put our ideas in, give it a gentle stir, and enjoy the fun. I love seeing your creativity, where your imagination takes flight… just don't be like Icarus! My games are a safe, creative space, and all I ask is that we're courteous to each other. It doesn't matter if you're playing a 1920s female FBI agent, a piece of Sapient Pearwood, or a Fairy Barbarian who growls at enemies... play them like you mean it! Come and join us at the table. I can't wait to see how your ideas work out.
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Creating your character
📖 Pre-made characters are available and required if joining within 12hrs of game time. 💬 The character details will be shared in Discord. 🧙♀️ If you would like to create your own character, please use the Dhole's House (https://www.dholeshouse.org) points buy wizard. 🎭 Original character portrait art in the style of the era.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
No prior experience needed. What I'd like you to bring: 🎭 Desire to roleplay your character. 🧑🤝🧑 Be cooperative, shares the spotlight and engage with the world. ✍️ Human created token art and self written backstory. 🧑 Embrace your characters flaws and strengths. Equipment: 💻 Reliable PC with a Chromium-based browser. 🎤 Gaming headset, or a mic and headphones. 🎥 Webcam is preferred, but not required. 🧾 Free accounts for the systems we use. I'll send you links.
What Japes brings to the table
📚 Guidance of game mechanics as we play. 🗺️ Colourful, hand-drawn maps to explore. 🎶 Background music, with the volume in your control. 🔖 Storytelling that brings real suspense to the table. ⚙️ Optimisation mods that help the game run smoothly. 😄 A sprinkle of dry humour that gives every game its own unique flavour.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Japes creates a safe table
⚖️ Lines and Veils via Deck of Player Safety. 🏳️🌈 I'm committed to making these games inclusive for every player at the table. 🍩 5–10 minute break halfway through the session, for drinks and snacks.
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Safety tools used