Blades in the Dark: Always Bet on the Underdog | New Player Friendly

About the adventure

Blades in the Dark is a game about scoundrels performing heists, assassinations, smuggling operations, and burglaries in a haunted, Victorian-esque, steampunk city of Doskvol. Join us as we dive into one of the best games for quick-paced action, dramatic storytelling, epic character arcs, unique downtime and heist mechanics, and memorable tales made by a player-made criminal crew. Beware, because running an underground organization is not for the faint-hearted. There are tough questions that need answers, and there isn't the "right" one—only the one that will allow you to survive Doskvol. Will you rise above the screaming, horrifying spirits of the city? Or be dragged down by them like many before? Let's play to find out! Background art by https://gy4000.artstation.com/

Additional Details

How to prepare

The game will be run over a Discord server with the help of Foundry VTT. A computer with a microphone and a headset is needed. Webcam is optional. Dice can be done either digitally or using your own physical dice.

What I provide

I will bring a deep passion for epic tales, a vast experience in dramatic storytelling, and love and care for you to have a perfect campaign. In addition, my most trusted tools are top-notch virtual tabletop, music for every mood, the atmosphere, and a cauldron of emotions.

Gameplay details

Expect a long-term campaign (1+ year) broken into seasons (15ish sessions per season), allowing for long-term and short-term players alike. This is a mature game. We shall establish Lines and Veils in our 30-ish minute, free onboarding call. A 10-minute break roughly in the middle shall serve for bio, snacks, and drinks. I shall be checking in with you throughout the campaign.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Breaks
Lines and Veils
Open Door
Session 0
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

• We can make your character during our 1on1 call, or you can make it beforehand if you know how. • Premade characters are available. This system allows you to flesh out your character during the play when you are faced with difficult decisions.

Players can expect

• Find a game to join solo or search for a professional game master for you and your friends/coworkers/family.
• Book your session and wait for the Game Master to approve you.
• If you don't have a blast with your first game, your next game is on us.