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Learn to Play D&D: Adventuring Academy

D&D 5e 2024

GM Playstyle

Balanced

Event Details

Every Other Week
New Player Specific
One-Time

Technical

dndbeyond
Owlbear Rodeo VTT
Next session:

$25.00 / week

6 of 6 seats available
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About the Adventure

Greetings, Stranger. I see that you are new around here. Well, before you dive headfirst into a world of adventure, allow me to show you a few tips and tricks. You’ll thank me when you are facing down a horde of orcs, or going toe to toe with an angry Wyvern!

 

In this one-off session, available every two weeks, you will be introduced to the world of D&D by a professional Game Master in a friendly and welcoming environment. Explained in a clear and easy to pick up fashion, you will experience the following:

  1. Basic Concepts: Learn the fundamentals of what Roleplaying games are all about. Discover how and why we use dice, how to navigate scenarios, and how a game generally flows.
  2. Character Creation: Build your first hero! Choose your Class and Species, select a Background and story to go with it, and put it all together on your Character Sheet. Learn how to navigate this, your most important tool in the game!
  3. How to Play: Understand the basic rules of the game, and how your character interacts with the world. Here we will also discuss different playstyles and table etiquette, ensuring that everyone has a good time.
  4. Your first Quest: Embark on your very first adventure, together with the other players around the table. Explore a new world, battle enemies, and engage in roleplaying scenarios with a cast of eclectic characters! At the end of this adventure, you will be ready to step into your first Campaign in one of the many worlds of Dungeons & Dragons.

As your Game Master, I will guide you through this step-by-step process smoothly, answering any questions you have along the way. I will provide everything you need to play – all you need to bring are the following:

  • A computer/laptop/tablet with a microphone;
  • Basic (Free) accounts for Zoom, DnD Beyond, and Owlbear Rodeo (I will provide free access to the paid versions of each);
  • A notepad and writing implement of choice;
  • A healthy imagination and willingness to try new things!

I look forward to being your guide into this, the most wonderful game in the world!

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Level 8 Monk Way of the Excellent DM

May 23, 2024

Adam is an excellent story teller, great host, and an amazing voice actor!

If you’re a noob or a veteran this is a table you’ll not regret taking a seat at.

Landon O

Good fun interactive sessions

May 10, 2024

Adam is a very welcoming GM who loves everything creative and you can tell his passion even when out of game and he’s helping collaboratively world build with you and your characters

Tom

Forever DM

March 14, 2024

As someone fresh to DnD and TTRPGs in general, I joined my first ever game with Adam several months ago. He has been such a great mentor, dungeon master and friend, he’s alway there to bounce ideas for your character off and provide guidance and advice.

But I think most importantly, you can tell he truly loves being a DM, because every session we come in and it’s like being greeted by an old friend. And he makes sure you are having just as much fun as he is.

My recommendation: A DM for everyone.

Lisa
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Attributes
engaging storyteller
6
thrilling battles
6
world builder
5
immersion
5
teacher
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expert facilitator
4
voices and characters
4
production master
1
community builder
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Rob (Verified)

11 sessions played

February 17, 2026

After more than 20 years at the table, I can say without hesitation that Adam stands among the very best Dungeon Masters I’ve ever had the privilege to play with. His storytelling isn’t just good—it’s immersive, layered, and alive. He builds worlds that feel tangible, characters that feel real, and stakes that genuinely matter. What truly sets him apart is his ability to read the table. He seamlessly adapts to the mix of personalities, play styles, and curveballs that players inevitably throw his way, pivoting effortlessly while keeping the narrative tight and compelling. Whether it’s high drama, clever problem-solving, or complete chaos, he meets the moment and somehow makes it all feel intentional. Week after week, I genuinely look forward to sitting down to play—because with Adam behind the screen, you know you’re in for something memorable.

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Tom (Verified)

77 sessions played

February 6, 2026

Adam is a wonderful storyteller and with his Quiet Year campaign is also creating a wonderful environment to enable his players take onus in the world in which we all play. Couldn’t recommend this game enough.

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isaiah m. (Verified)

9 sessions played

January 22, 2026

Adam is an amazing dm , once you play one session with him, you will be wanting to keep joining every session after that ... I promise you will not be disappointed in the slightest.

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Luis Grande (Verified)

14 sessions played

April 29, 2025

Adam is a treasure! I'm very picky about DMs and he's exceptionally good. He excells at narratives, descriptions, voice acting, and balancing fun and thrill with lighthearted interactions and high stakes. I'd recommend to play with him regardless of your level of experience

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Marina (Verified)

38 sessions played

November 4, 2024

I love Adam's game. He creates an amazing personalised story which is great fun. Always there to support you with anything you or your character need to make things easier. Full of patience and always very kind. Super recommended

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Z' (Verified)

106 sessions played

October 16, 2024

Yes, in all seriousness - and like the title says - this is what I’ve come to realize after one year of playing with Adam across two campaigns.

He’s the DM that’s going to give you the full fantasy freedom experience and creativity. It will never be the same afterwards... You like epic battles, intense and nerve wracking ones…? You love roleplay…? You want a world that makes you feel immersed and your character a complete part of it..? Well then - you should keep reading.

This is my second review for Adam, and is one I write after immersing myself deeply into the DnD world. It’s also one I write out of gratitude for all the experiences over the last year - and especially the last 6 months.

So let’s talk about how Adam is as a DM - so you know what to expect:

Adam is a DM with a vocal and interpretation range that matches that of a professional actor. No exaggeration. It feels like his NPCs have a life of their own. That and wait until you hear him mimicking the voices and accents of a player character when they miss a session and he needs to improvise to keep them in the story. On point, while respecting the player's absence and freedom.

Adam is a writer as well. All his games are homebrew in terms of world and narrative - but not rules. The rules are the official ones from the 5e, with the occasional and on point DM discretion. Because, you know - Rule of cool.

He does an amazing job at worldbuilding. He does an amazing job in storytelling - and you know what’s even better - he does an amazing job in listening to his players' crazy ideas, exploring them and working together to reach a satisfying integration of their own individual stories into the worlds he builds. I used to be a very battle focused player - yet through Adam first and foremost (as well as the groups I found along the way) - I began to love the roleplaying aspect of this game. He gives so much space for players to interact with each other, build relations and dynamics... at times just sitting back and enjoying his players' flourish and making sure he is the catalyst for a fun and fantastical experience. A true catalyst of the party. It’s beautiful, when you understand the level of care he has for his players.

But well, we also want that nerve wracking battle when it’s like “oh damn, we’re going to die…!”. Well, maybe you will. I’ve escaped a few and seen comrades fall in battle - rather epically I must say. To the point of thinking - “If it happens to my character, I wanna go down like that!”.

Adam is a master at battle build up. It’s not like all the fights are going to be do or die situations, but when the climax is near you’ll feel it. When the stakes are high, you'll be sweating - and you'll feel so rewarded when it's done - it's breathtaking.

It’s also quite amazing how it feels like the dice gods just decide to help the story unfold in his games. Coincidence…? No, it’s just skillful storytelling and his own love for what he does.

Your character will be part of the world he’s in. Adam makes sure of that, because he loves the game the same as you. He’ll love to hear your stories and ideas. It feeds his creativity - Instead of wanting to follow a book or tell the story he wants he be by your side telling the story of the party, in the world he created and that your ideas helped enrich.

The amount of time Adam dedicates to his work, and his players - make him - in my humble opinion, the best DM I’ve come across so far in my DnD journey. I’ve played games with a modest 11 DMs so far, from one shots to campaigns.

Adam is the one DM I feel like I want to be playing with for as long as I play DnD.

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Landon O (Verified)

6 sessions played

May 23, 2024

Adam is an excellent story teller, great host, and an amazing voice actor!

If you're a noob or a veteran this is a table you'll not regret taking a seat at.

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Tom

77 sessions played

May 10, 2024

Adam is a very welcoming GM who loves everything creative and you can tell his passion even when out of game and he’s helping collaboratively world build with you and your characters

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Lisa (Verified)

134 sessions played

March 14, 2024

As someone fresh to DnD and TTRPGs in general, I joined my first ever game with Adam several months ago. He has been such a great mentor, dungeon master and friend, he’s alway there to bounce ideas for your character off and provide guidance and advice.

But I think most importantly, you can tell he truly loves being a DM, because every session we come in and it’s like being greeted by an old friend. And he makes sure you are having just as much fun as he is.

My recommendation: A DM for everyone.

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Liam Green

6 sessions played

November 10, 2023

After a long pause I was ready yet bervous to jump back in and Adam made it easy and welcoming. Awesome immersive DM. Feel that he’s always available with either with some sage advice concerning the game or your character or some reassurances that everything is running as its supposed to and a “do not worry just enjoy the game” attitude. Its a shame that my real life commitment obstructed my ability to participate in this campaign but anyone wanting to experience an RPG this is your guy and if on top of that, like me, you’re a crit roll fan, you’re in good hands. Thanks for everything Adam????

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Z

106 sessions played

October 5, 2023

As the title says, if you're looking for someone who loves the game as much as you do - you've found him.

Some clear examples of this for me are the following:

- First and foremost, the time he takes with you. I can't express how valuable this kind of dedication is for me. He will help you build your character and make that character fit the world it's going to enter. He will take time to hear all your crazy character ideas. Be it about the build itself or the backstory or whatnot. He will level with you, trying to reach an agreement that leaves you happy and fits the setting. And he will go and blend your backstory into the campaign, so you can have fun unfolding it.

- He's built his own homebrew campaign, which I've been playing and is nothing short amazing. Interesting quests and side quests. Multiple threads to unfold, characters, backstory from the PCs... there's a lot of room for you to insert your own creativity into the game, or your plans - until you see all of that fail at the first roll of a dice of course!

- He's great at voice acting, and all of his characters feel unique. With very distinct personalities, looks, accents and and depth to them.

- He's also great with new players. I myself was a new player when I started with him about 2 months ago (and still am). He help me out getting into the game, and he keeps helping everyone through it.

- He also tends to roll nat 20's on boss attacks - So that's a BIG MINUS. No seriously, Adam rolled 5 straight 20's on our last boss fight. Fortunately for us, all of those were at disadvantage due to some clever party disables. Thank the dice gods!

I hope the review helps you out, if you're looking at some of his upcoming games!

Cheers! Z'

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James Bircher

60 sessions played

September 20, 2023

First time player and Adam was great at bringing me in to the fold. Explains everything without making it complicated and supportive of any decision you make. He brings a life to the game and makes you wish the game would just keep going! You're in safe hands when you're with Adam. He also does the best voices :)

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Adam Brown

89 sessions played

September 20, 2023

Adam has been amazing at running our campaign. He's friendly, knowledgeable, fair and imaginative.

Together we have been working on creating a rich backstory for my character and it's a pleasure making it come to life at the table. I always look forward to visiting the world he is helping us create each week.

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