[CLOSED] Curse of Strahd, DnD 2024

Be sure to read and follow the guidelines for our forums.

ClosedDungeons & Dragons 5thPrivate1 / dayGreyWord
Curse of Strahd is an overhyped module. I love that module but not going to advertise it. Instead I will try to convince you this adventure designed to take players through traditional horror tropes like vampires, werewolves, and witches may not actually suite your RPG gaming desires and fulfill expectations.

Settings are very dark and depressing. It’s exciting at first, but it will eventually start to wear on players. Please read and acknowledge following before applying to the game:
- It is not guaranteed that all combat encounters is fair (balanced). In some cases you might need to do something unspeakable to survive. And it is better to avoid some combat
- Your character might be killed. More over, character death may not be worst thing that could happen to your character
- This campaign is not about heroes achieving one victory after another. This game is not for you if you don't like to feel your PCs are always incapable to achieve something (not just win combats)?
- This campaign is primarily driven by NPC stories and their relationships to the party. Be prepared to form meaningful relationships with the NPCs you encounter, and allow yourself to emotionally invest in those characters' success.


Dec 4, 2024 9:34 am
✅ The Game System and Rules Version.
DnD 5e, 2024 free edition. No other content allowed (with a very few exceptions to be described in game)


✅ The Pitch
This will be a heroic fantasy adventure in a dark fantasy/gothic horror setting. Your character should be a hero, or have the potential to swiftly become a hero when faced with a life-or-death situation. Be prepared to cooperate and collaborate with the other players in order to succeed.

This campaign takes place in a setting with a deep history, including complex relationships between several dozen non-player characters. You should expect to keep notes and take a sincere interest in the lore of this world.


✅ Adult Content or Controversial Themes.
This is what I read - you will not get involved directly but story will involve lot of potentially uncomfortable topics: Child abuse and death; Torture and mutilation; Mind control; (Implied) incest; Stalking and (symbolic) sexual assault; Suicide; Drug addiction; Body horror; Racism
On my as a player experience the most uncomfortable feeling were your PCs inability to fix it or feeling you have when your attempt only made things worse.

✅ Character Restrictions.
Mechanically you are restricted to 5e 2024 free rules, but logically there are more, see game page for details

✅ Game Duration and Post Frequency
I hope to keep a post per day outside social interaction and keep it even more frequent when PC is involved in conversation with an NPC. But we may seldom slow down when any player or DM asks for that in advance. I can work our a slower peace on weekends.

Duration? As long as you stay with me. Module takes years in real life, here on PBP may take up to a decade.

✅ Specialized Software and Resources.
Discord - mandatory. Roll20 - optional (you may benefit of looking at maps on roll 20 and organized handouts from there)

✅ Player Experience Requirements.
I welcome any, but I read that module is not best content for new 5e players.
It is not prohibited for players to have experience or knowledge of anything explained in "van richten's guide to ravenloft", but keep that as a meta-game-info. Your PCs are not supposed to have that knowledge unless they succeed an appropriate DC intelligence check as called by DM.


✅ How to Apply.
You are still with me? Surprisingly. Please read check game content warnings and description and character creation restrictions in game page. Still here? I repeat - this is deadly, not fair game supposed to be horrific not heroic. Here game is relentless, not your PCs.

If you still want to try this game - reach me in discord. Click here to join discord server or PM me your discord name. I plan to invite everyone interested, but players who fail behind the expected posting rate may be removed from the game.


✅Welcome Marginalized Groups. This game is explicitly friendly to LGBTQ+ and any other minorities or marginalized groups.
Any questions before you apply? Questions are welcome. Also check this thread.
Last edited December 12, 2024 7:27 am
Dec 5, 2024 8:22 am
Still have one open seat.
And if discord usage is hold you off from applying - please post your interest here I am considering to drop Discord usage.
Dec 11, 2024 7:46 pm
Hi DM,

If you still looking for a 5th player, I'd be thrilled to fill that seat. Unfortunatley, I'm getting the message that the Discord invite is "invalid"
Last edited December 11, 2024 7:46 pm
Dec 11, 2024 8:55 pm
@sonofirony yes still looking. Discord link is only valid 7 days, I've just updated it. Come to server and we can discuss details there

You do not have permission to post in this thread.