Warcraft: Howls From the North
Threats rise in the remnants of Lordaeron — dark magics and fanatic armies poised to erupt. Behind it all, a larger threat looms in the shadows.
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/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
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About the adventure
Enter the world of Warcraft to face some of the famed dangers of Azeroth on your own terms! Your group can choose affiliation with either the Horde or Alliance, or try and bridge the gap between them. After all, there are more than enough dangers in the forests and glades to go around... 🦴 Explore the realm of the Forsaken and the remains of Gilneas as you unearth a threat to the entire region! 🐺 ⚔️ Learn of the cause promoted by the red-cloaked crusaders ravaging the northern reaches and either join or oppose them! 🩸 💀 Hunt down the sinister cult haunting the former Eastweald lands and follow the threads of their schemes! ⚰️ *Note: While heavily inspired by the MMO, lore and narrative in the campaign may diverge significantly from the canon of the video game — likely as a result of your character choices!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(31)
4 years on StartPlaying
808 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I've been running games for twenty-odd years now and enjoy every minute of it! I run narrative-heavy, character-focused adventures in almost any setting. My games are safe, inclusive, intersectional, and tend toward homebrew storylines in dynamic worlds. I love taking players on an emotionally compelling journey that gives them a chance to affect the world their characters inhabit. I always enjoy having people contribute to an ongoing narrative as we build a story together.
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Creating your character
Characters will start at level 1 and use either point-buy or standard array. Classes can be chosen from any of the level 1 options set forth in the D&D: World of Warcraft Gameplay Expansion. Character Origins can be chosen from the following: Draenei, Dwarf, Elf, Forsaken, Gnome, Goblin, Human, Orc, Tauren, Troll, and Worgen. Certain subcategories of these origins might not be appropriate for the campaign — consult with the GM!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Webcam and mic will be required and players are encouraged to begin familiarizing themselves with the rules of play prior to Session 0. The game will be fully online and physical dice will not be used. All players will need an active free Roll20 account to access the game and to create their character sheets there. Players will also need to provide some sort of character art for their character token on the battlemap. *FYI: DNDBEYOND WILL NOT BE USED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN*
What Jack G. brings to the table
Access to the Roll20 VTT, Warcraft setting lore, and all the other ingredients of an immersive narrative will be provided. Digital resources like maps and tokens will be available for gameplay. I also offer a Discord text channel to facilitate group communications in addition to the video chat for game sessions!
Homebrew rules
Potions may be consumed/administered as a bonus action; if you use a standard action instead, you can maximize the dice instead of taking the rolled number. PCs have a number of Action Points equal to their Proficiency Modifier. You can spend a single Action Point to add 1d4 to the result of any one roll made by your character. Spent Action Points replenish at the beginning of each game session. DM Inspiration can be earned separate from Heroic Inspiration. You can spend a DM Inspiration to reroll any d20 test your character makes, taking the higher of the results. Only one DM Inspiration can be spent on a given d20 test, although you can save up as many DM Inspiration as you earn before spending it.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Jack G. creates a safe table
A Content & Consent Survey will be provided and must be completed before Session 0. Every game will have a break partway through and a debrief sequence to conclude. Players can expect a game with somewhat streamlined combat and plenty of roleplaying twists and turns. I utilize milestone experience at narratively-thematic moments for the players.
Content warnings
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