The large sand-crawler shifts and sways upon the dunes. Inside the rusted machine, the slave quarters, you are chained upon canvas, bone and bronze, the heat is stifling. The metal chains clinking as you look around to see others unfortunate, like you; caught in the wilds and being hauled back to Tyr. Its golden spire towering over the endless dunes… rumors abound of the sorcerer king promising change and rain as it evolves–ascends… whatever that means. The celebrations to be marked by bloody games in the gladiatorial arena. Whispers from your fellow slaves is that you will be part of that entertainment and you ride in this ‘cage’ awaiting certain death… unless you can escape!
The bleak wasteland campaign setting of Dark Sun was a stark departure from the norm of products released by TSR in the 1990’s. After only 3 years of over-publishing the setting, TSR abandoned it. Created to be run in 2e AD&D, it’s unique idea was to revitalize and rework Psionics, which were a very rare aspect of character creation in 1st Edition… It was a gritty version of Dungeons and Dragons that leaned into an almost post apocalyptic approach to sword and sorcery.
To make this even more grim, I’ll be using AD&D 1st Edition psionics and game play with homebrew elements added. The campaign starts with a published module FREEDOM! the first module in Dark Sun, published by TSR, and will then branch into homebrew adventures as your group of slaves fights not just for your freedom but a secret that may change the face of the world, wresting power from the claws of the Sorcerer Kings!
All players start at 3rd level.
I will be providing all the Dark Sun Books via googledrive for players to utilize.
What you will need?
A computer or tablet that can run Roll20.net (which I use for our Virtual Table-Top), and Discord which I use for our voice and video chat.
If you have only played 5e, adjusting to 1e is not hard, but it will feel more deadly that 5e in many respects. I am a very supportive GM and have a great deal of patience when teaching or transitioning players from 1 version of DnD to another. After about 30 mins of game play, you’ll be just fine.
I am a very socially anxious person. When my friend and I were at a loose end when our friend group dissolved due to kids, work, blah blah blah, we took a look at RPG Club and decided to give it a try. Hollywood DM created a safe, inviting and cool place to be. Wonderful world building together with characters that you really want to love or hate, Noctis delivered every time and that’s all down to Nate. I would and have recommended him to other friends that are looking to play more.
Nate is an excellent DM who not only makes a great game for players but also creates room for others to build their DM skills. The story he greats are immense with twists and surprises. I have enjoyed working with him on the Noctis campaign. He made a stranger feel welcome and helped us have a great experience.
I recently had the pleasure of playing in a Cyberpunk Red game run by HollywoodDM (Nat), and it was an outstanding experience! HollywoodDM made the entire process incredibly smooth and enjoyable.
From the start, he created an immersive and engaging story that drew us all in. His vivid descriptions and dynamic storytelling brought the cyberpunk world to life, making it easy for us to get lost in the narrative. He was also incredibly patient and helpful, taking the time to explain the rules and mechanics in a way that was easy to understand.
What truly stood out was his ability to guide us through our first experience with the system. He provided us with a plethora of ideas and options for what our characters could do, ensuring that we felt empowered and excited to explore the game. His enthusiasm and dedication to making sure we had a great time were evident throughout the session.
Overall, GM Nat is an exceptional game master who excels at creating a beginner-friendly and immersive experience. If you’re new to Cyberpunk Red or just looking for a fantastic game master, I highly recommend playing in one of his games!
18 sessions played
I am a very socially anxious person. When my friend and I were at a loose end when our friend group dissolved due to kids, work, blah blah blah, we took a look at RPG Club and decided to give it a try. Hollywood DM created a safe, inviting and cool place to be. Wonderful world building together with characters that you really want to love or hate, Noctis delivered every time and that’s all down to Nate. I would and have recommended him to other friends that are looking to play more.
18 sessions played
Nate is an excellent DM who not only makes a great game for players but also creates room for others to build their DM skills. The story he greats are immense with twists and surprises. I have enjoyed working with him on the Noctis campaign. He made a stranger feel welcome and helped us have a great experience.
I recently had the pleasure of playing in a Cyberpunk Red game run by HollywoodDM (Nat), and it was an outstanding experience! HollywoodDM made the entire process incredibly smooth and enjoyable.
From the start, he created an immersive and engaging story that drew us all in. His vivid descriptions and dynamic storytelling brought the cyberpunk world to life, making it easy for us to get lost in the narrative. He was also incredibly patient and helpful, taking the time to explain the rules and mechanics in a way that was easy to understand.
What truly stood out was his ability to guide us through our first experience with the system. He provided us with a plethora of ideas and options for what our characters could do, ensuring that we felt empowered and excited to explore the game. His enthusiasm and dedication to making sure we had a great time were evident throughout the session.
Overall, GM Nat is an exceptional game master who excels at creating a beginner-friendly and immersive experience. If you're new to Cyberpunk Red or just looking for a fantastic game master, I highly recommend playing in one of his games!
HollywoodDM is an incredible DM and very well experienced to anticipate my groups actions, and work with them on the fly. This oneshot was very fun and I highly recommend anyone reading this review to give him a shot. I know that I don't regret playing in his oneshot, and I know that you sure won't! And to my DM, masterfully done, masterfully played, 10 out of 10 would play again.
I've played every permutation of D&D since 1984, and what makes every game enjoyable is a GM focused on story and character. Nate has a wide arsenal of voices and differentiated NPC motivations and in-depth back-story, which combine to make his world-building feel full and truly "alive." During game sessions, his descriptions are rich, and his pace of play is neither hindered by excessive role-play, nor Spartan/without flair combat (specifically, he doesn't pull punches in fights, which I appreciate and prefer). I've also found that even small clues and seemingly incidental details present themselves in all NPC interactions, many of which lead to entire other adventures, or even campaigns. He really does balance his non-combat/combat sections well, and while I'm not privy to other groups that he runs, my group of veteran players are thoroughly addicted. I highly recommend you hire him for your campaign, or one-shot (just don't take my time slot)!
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