Deep Rock Astral

About the adventure

A long shot where you work for the Mining Company Deep Rock Astral, mining resources in various Wild spaces in the Astral Sea. This four session Adventure has you playing, in part, or either, doomed miners who died and their stories, or new miners who find fortune and Glory on Company Time! This is a Spell Jammer game, using 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons rules. We'll be using roll20 for battlemaps, and Discord for Voice, and I primarily rely on Theater of the Mind, so get your Imaginations ready! Your character works for Deep Rock Astral, a Mining company in the Astral sea who sail their exceptionally large Spell Jamming Vessel to visit different Wild spaces and gather resources for the company to sell to various buyers. They're not alone in this venture, however, they have what the company refers to as The Rivals to contend with, a rival mining company comprised of Elves that primarily uses Constructs and Drones to do their work because they're lazy, leaf loving know it all's who can't hold their ale! DRA is Primarily made up of Dwarves, in terms of employees, but the odd Goblin and Human have found their way in, as well as others who call the Astral Sea their home, though there are surprisingly few elves, can't imagine why. Equipment is provided by DRA for your expedition into the planet, everything from Drills, weapons, grenades, lights, and utility items, and if you're lucky, you might find some equipment that was abandoned by prior expeditions while you're down there. In addition, as long as you find the necessary minerals, you can order more ammunition and equipment while you're down there, so you can keep mining for longer and increase the companies profit margin! Isn't that great? Recently DRA has discovered a Wild Space that's ripe for mining! A planet called Hoxxes IV that's so rich in minerals, their data base practically doubles on the daily, but it also is teeming with Dangerous Flora and Fauna, so beware, Miners, because that's a danger to our profits, and I suppose, your lives. It's an ugly planet. A Bug planet. What we mean to say is that Hoxxes IV is a very bad place. But don't worry, Miners! Because between shifts you can spend your time at the company Tavern, the Abyss Bar, run by our very own Lloyd, a retired miner assisting Construct! Here you and your party members can enjoy (and pay for) a lovely assortment of drinks, Dance, and talk about how wonderful it is to work for DRA, but be careful not to get too drunk, or else it's a trip to the medical bay(The expense for which will be deducted from your paycheck)! So Suit up, Miners, and remember, At Deep Rock Astral we value TEAMWORK above all else! The sheer hostility of Hoxxes IV means anyone caught away from their team will be in for a world of hurt. As a responsible INTERPLANETARY MINING CONGLOMERATE, we depend on our employees to take care of each other. In other words - we won’t be there holding your hand. As the saying goes: "Dig together - or dig your own grave".

Additional Details

How to prepare

Mic is necessary for gameplay, as well as desktop computer for using Roll20 and Discord simultaneously. We'll be relying on roll 20's dice roller for Dice, and if you're making your own character, you can add it to the roll20 before we play.

What I provide

As this is a Digital game, I am afraid all I can offer you are fond memories of silly adventure.

Gameplay details

First session will include a 20 minute or more review of safety and comfort rules and expectations, as well as an overview of characters. It is advised that players joining this game have some experience with D&D 5th edition to facilitate a smooth transition into gameplay. Do not hesitate to ask any questions you have, and remember we're all here to have fun, so if you're finding something is pulling away from your enjoyment, be sure to bring it up in debriefing.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

Debriefing
X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

This game is an Homage to Deep Rock Galactic, so when creating characters keep in mind whether you want to be a Scout, a Gunner, an Engineer, or a Driller. Players will create their characters before hand, or they can request a pre-generated character. Low magic focus: Rogue, fighter, ranger, monk, barbarian all approved, with an Exception for Artificer as an Engineer. Standard Point Buy. Characters will start at level 5.

Players can expect

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