We are Thirteenth Floor Studios and we are holding an OPEN CASTING CALL for players of all types and experience levels.
Are you interested in being cast in an amazing new Internet based episodic D&D Roleplaying Digital Property?
If so, please follow the directions below. And remember, we are looking for any number of players to play the Pre Production version of our AAA quality campaign which features over 200 digital assets to enhance gameplay.
This is no joke so you must have the following to apply:
Hardware: Webcam (not laptop cam) and a decent mic for good audio
High Speed Internet (35MB min)
Knowledge of 5e D&D
Skype Account
Roll20 Account
Send us a 30 second clip of anything you want about you. Make up anything to show us your passion, talent, experience and/or strangeness. Send link to shared file to thirteenthfloorstudios@gmail.com. Send us this clip within 3 days of responding to us via private message here
We will watch them all and answer to them all so we really care deeply about the players. You are going on the adventure of a lifetime, read on:
The Gates of Avalon
An epic tale of good and evil, Heaven and Hell…
But mostly Hell!
Into every realm comes the dread of Evil, its embodiment as The Devil. His fingers reaching out to all mortals to tempt them, enslave them and doom them to an eternity of damnation and suffering. Kyn is no different. Although peace and prosperity have reigned for nearly a century, a series of recent decrees from King Tarrin, third in the Magnus royal bloodline, have left Avalon teetering in disarray. What has befallen the richest kingdom on the continent?
Avalon arose from the legendary victory of Urban Magnus, High Cleric of Pholtus over the forces of Malbogne, Hell’s Champion, at the Th’ull river so many years ago. That defeat banished Malbogne and his master, Arch Devil Moloch, from Kyn for one hundred years. It forced closed the Earthcut, a portal directly into Hell, deep in the Blacksmoke Wood. Since then, with divine power behind House Magnus, Avalon has become a shining jewel on the shores of the Azure Sea. Swelling to a great metropolis, coffers overflowing with gold and other riches and squarely at the epicenter of trade, military might and magic power, Avalon seemed poised to dominate forever.
That has all changed as the Earthcut now spreads its evil tendrils once again into the forest, overrunning the city of Blacksmoke and sending devilkin and possessed creatures rampaging through the Eastern Borderlands. A new and foreboding champion has arrived to lead this evil resurgence. Refugees stream down the King’s Highway, fleeing the encroaching doom. The impenetrable defenses of the capital city are their destination, but the King dreads their arrival with tales of Hell’s invasion. He wants to prevent a panic, but there is something more. He is tormented by nightmares and visions of darkness and death. He is tied to a secret, a dark decision from years ago, which now tears at his sanity every night.
Amid this turmoil, Zorin, the Archmage has returned from a ten-year quest for which no one had known its purpose. He, an ageless wizard of great power, fought by Urban Magnus’ side a century ago to vanquish Hell’s forces. Zorin and his Mage College are the focus of magic power on Kyn, dedicated to concocting new spells and applications of their power. He has returned from across the seas and he too holds a secret which he dares not share.
All the while, as this impossible vortex of circumstance brews, Auria, Avalon’s tenuous trade partner, who holds the realm’s largest gold deposits, grows weary of Avalon and her instability. And Dunsmore, the downtrodden kingdom to the south, still reeling from its sacking by Malbogne a century ago, seeks revenge on their all too fortunate neighbors.
It is here and now that the campaign begins.
An AD&D module in 3 acts featuring:
Deep and detailed history of Kyn, Avalon, House Magnus and Hell itself
Integrated but flexible Backstories for Player Characters
Rich and compelling NPCs, battles, roleplaying scenes and encounters
Extra Planer travel mechanics and rules
Clever tricks, political traps and complex conflicts await the party at every turn
We will run 6-7 sessions in the pre-production module, then we will venture further out after a feedback loop with the players. You will be contributing to the final product. I will personally DM for the first 5 people who sign up. I am the Lead Designer on Gates of Avalon and have worked for years to bring it to life. I am very proud of it and there are other great people who have contributed. WAIT TILL YOU SEE THE ART!! BLOW. YOU. AWAY. Gates is an epic tale of the struggle between Good and Evil, it may blur the lines sometimes, but the battle lines are clear.
We will do 1 run a week for 2+ hours. The sessions are action packed and tight, just waiting for PCs to blow it up. In my campaigns, I am always hoping the PCs get in deep and drive the legend of their own characters to fruition.
Hi! I am very intrigued on the lore and awesome story you have so far, and would absolutely love to be a part of it. Consider me a fan already!! Haha
I'm a newly turned 20 year old and a starting college student attending a community college, as well as (sort of) newcomer to D&D. I received a 4th Player's Handbook as a Christmas present nearly a decade ago, and ever since then I became enthralled with idea of the fantastical world of Dungeons and Dragons.
I'm currently participating in a few Discord chats within the community and actually a few campaigns, so I'm fairly familiar with the new content of 5e and still continuing to explore the compendium to eventually become a DM for a campaign of my own. I have a few characters already made, such as a Paladin and a Bard, but I'm pretty open in trying new builds and experimenting with new stories.
I sadly don't have a Webcam at the moment, but I have the means to get one and can definitely get one for such an event. Again, I would love to be apart of such an amazing and integrated story. If not, then I would understand fully and be in full support of this production!!
I used to have one too - the original red cardboard box with the dragon on the front, is that right? I seem to recall it as so. Haven't seen it since I cleaned out my Mom's garage in 1991.
To all here who take the time to read this thread - please, if you are interested, send us a video reel so we can consider casting you. If you have never even considered appearing in an Internet game, try it, you may love it.
I promise you that you will be enthralled by the story, the gaming and roleplaying and the epic adventure you will go on. We have really done our homework and polished up a good bit of insanity for you and your party to negotiate.
If the treatment posted above piques your interest, submit a reel today! We are closing the casting by end of week (August 3).
I absolutely love the campaign setting, I think it'd be great to be able to play. I've been DMing D&D 5e since 2014 and I've had my fair share of player experience. I'm ashamed to say I've never played AD&D, but I'd be extremely willing and honored to learn how to play if I got the opportunity to join.
Hello. I am new to this site, as well as Roll20. I meet most all of the requirements, however I do not have a webcam, save my laptop web cam. I do not have TOO much experience in voice acting or in playing D&D exactly, however I DO have tons of experience in other role playing endeavors, and I have read the Players handbook many a time in my search for a D&D group. Much to my dismay I havn't found one yet... I do hope that the webcam isn't too much of a problem. My main question however involves the integrated but flexible backstories for the player characters. Would that mean that we will be playing as pre-generated characters?
If you do not have access to webcam or decent mic we may have a problem with putting you in the on air group. However, we would like to keep you engaged in some fashion since you show strong interest. I will send you a private message.
In answer to your question, which is a good one:
Flexible and Integrated backstories - in Gates of Avalon, player characters are allowed to choose just about any of the specifics for their character. Race, class, specializations and even personal history are open for the player to choose. Once they do that, we will survey the character makeup of the whole party and give some backstory information which is critical to the campaign to each character. Such as where they are from, what associates they may have and other motivating factors for that character. The player is then free to incorporate them into their own character histories. It sounds complicated, but its very cool and helps connect the new player characters to the main plot.
Been a GM and player since the old days in the 80´s, and been playing steadily ever since.
I would love to join in, and add my experience to the mix. im a lot into character roleplay and am fasinated by the Gates. so let me know if you need more player :-)
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Steen AKA ArcaniusDK
Founder of Krynn Haven, NWN gameworld. GM and player since 1989
I have been playing D&D, and other TTRPG's for a good while. I have been in and edited a Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast called (Roll Sanity). (Link to the still accessible episodes I below)
I been itching to play D&D as a player for a good while, and I am experienced in being part of a Tabletop RPG Show. So I understand that working with the DM and party and having showmen ship to really keep things entertaining. I am hoping to have a discussion and I hope I am able to fit into the group dynamic.
Hardware: Webcam is a basic Logitech C920 HD Pro, I have a Yamaha MG10XU Mixer with an AT 2020 Mic.
I do have High Speed Internet that are over the min 35MB you require.
I have a good knowledge base of 5e D&D
I do have a Skype Account, I also have a discord account as well. (I recommend Discord as the multiple channels are great for players to move to when a one on one is needed.)
Roll20 Account I have as well.
Roll Sanity Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/roll-sanity (The podcast disbanded as the DM and another player had to focus on other responsibilities)
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Let's get right to the point...
We are Thirteenth Floor Studios and we are holding an OPEN CASTING CALL for players of all types and experience levels.
Are you interested in being cast in an amazing new Internet based episodic D&D Roleplaying Digital Property?
If so, please follow the directions below. And remember, we are looking for any number of players to play the Pre Production version of our AAA quality campaign which features over 200 digital assets to enhance gameplay.
This is no joke so you must have the following to apply:
We will watch them all and answer to them all so we really care deeply about the players. You are going on the adventure of a lifetime, read on:
The Gates of Avalon
An epic tale of good and evil, Heaven and Hell…
But mostly Hell!
Into every realm comes the dread of Evil, its embodiment as The Devil. His fingers reaching out to all mortals to tempt them, enslave them and doom them to an eternity of damnation and suffering. Kyn is no different. Although peace and prosperity have reigned for nearly a century, a series of recent decrees from King Tarrin, third in the Magnus royal bloodline, have left Avalon teetering in disarray. What has befallen the richest kingdom on the continent?
Avalon arose from the legendary victory of Urban Magnus, High Cleric of Pholtus over the forces of Malbogne, Hell’s Champion, at the Th’ull river so many years ago. That defeat banished Malbogne and his master, Arch Devil Moloch, from Kyn for one hundred years. It forced closed the Earthcut, a portal directly into Hell, deep in the Blacksmoke Wood. Since then, with divine power behind House Magnus, Avalon has become a shining jewel on the shores of the Azure Sea. Swelling to a great metropolis, coffers overflowing with gold and other riches and squarely at the epicenter of trade, military might and magic power, Avalon seemed poised to dominate forever.
That has all changed as the Earthcut now spreads its evil tendrils once again into the forest, overrunning the city of Blacksmoke and sending devilkin and possessed creatures rampaging through the Eastern Borderlands. A new and foreboding champion has arrived to lead this evil resurgence. Refugees stream down the King’s Highway, fleeing the encroaching doom. The impenetrable defenses of the capital city are their destination, but the King dreads their arrival with tales of Hell’s invasion. He wants to prevent a panic, but there is something more. He is tormented by nightmares and visions of darkness and death. He is tied to a secret, a dark decision from years ago, which now tears at his sanity every night.
Amid this turmoil, Zorin, the Archmage has returned from a ten-year quest for which no one had known its purpose. He, an ageless wizard of great power, fought by Urban Magnus’ side a century ago to vanquish Hell’s forces. Zorin and his Mage College are the focus of magic power on Kyn, dedicated to concocting new spells and applications of their power. He has returned from across the seas and he too holds a secret which he dares not share.
All the while, as this impossible vortex of circumstance brews, Auria, Avalon’s tenuous trade partner, who holds the realm’s largest gold deposits, grows weary of Avalon and her instability. And Dunsmore, the downtrodden kingdom to the south, still reeling from its sacking by Malbogne a century ago, seeks revenge on their all too fortunate neighbors.
It is here and now that the campaign begins.
An AD&D module in 3 acts featuring:
We will run 6-7 sessions in the pre-production module, then we will venture further out after a feedback loop with the players. You will be contributing to the final product. I will personally DM for the first 5 people who sign up. I am the Lead Designer on Gates of Avalon and have worked for years to bring it to life. I am very proud of it and there are other great people who have contributed. WAIT TILL YOU SEE THE ART!! BLOW. YOU. AWAY. Gates is an epic tale of the struggle between Good and Evil, it may blur the lines sometimes, but the battle lines are clear.
We will do 1 run a week for 2+ hours. The sessions are action packed and tight, just waiting for PCs to blow it up. In my campaigns, I am always hoping the PCs get in deep and drive the legend of their own characters to fruition.
At your service,
Drake West
Our truth is the lies we love.
Hi! I am very intrigued on the lore and awesome story you have so far, and would absolutely love to be a part of it. Consider me a fan already!! Haha
I'm a newly turned 20 year old and a starting college student attending a community college, as well as (sort of) newcomer to D&D. I received a 4th Player's Handbook as a Christmas present nearly a decade ago, and ever since then I became enthralled with idea of the fantastical world of Dungeons and Dragons.
I'm currently participating in a few Discord chats within the community and actually a few campaigns, so I'm fairly familiar with the new content of 5e and still continuing to explore the compendium to eventually become a DM for a campaign of my own. I have a few characters already made, such as a Paladin and a Bard, but I'm pretty open in trying new builds and experimenting with new stories.
I sadly don't have a Webcam at the moment, but I have the means to get one and can definitely get one for such an event. Again, I would love to be apart of such an amazing and integrated story. If not, then I would understand fully and be in full support of this production!!
I meet all requirement been playing since...lets just say I have one of the original box sets..lol
I used to have one too - the original red cardboard box with the dragon on the front, is that right? I seem to recall it as so. Haven't seen it since I cleaned out my Mom's garage in 1991.
To all here who take the time to read this thread - please, if you are interested, send us a video reel so we can consider casting you. If you have never even considered appearing in an Internet game, try it, you may love it.
I promise you that you will be enthralled by the story, the gaming and roleplaying and the epic adventure you will go on. We have really done our homework and polished up a good bit of insanity for you and your party to negotiate.
If the treatment posted above piques your interest, submit a reel today! We are closing the casting by end of week (August 3).
Thanks,
Drake West
Our truth is the lies we love.
Highly interested. I will send out a reel tomorrow through PM.
This is to inform the community that Casting call will close by EOD Wednesday August 2nd and 10:00PM EDT.
If you wish to be considered, please submit video reel to thirteenthfloorstudios@gmail.com
Thanks,
Drake West
Our truth is the lies we love.
I absolutely love the campaign setting, I think it'd be great to be able to play. I've been DMing D&D 5e since 2014 and I've had my fair share of player experience. I'm ashamed to say I've never played AD&D, but I'd be extremely willing and honored to learn how to play if I got the opportunity to join.
Hello. I am new to this site, as well as Roll20. I meet most all of the requirements, however I do not have a webcam, save my laptop web cam. I do not have TOO much experience in voice acting or in playing D&D exactly, however I DO have tons of experience in other role playing endeavors, and I have read the Players handbook many a time in my search for a D&D group. Much to my dismay I havn't found one yet... I do hope that the webcam isn't too much of a problem. My main question however involves the integrated but flexible backstories for the player characters. Would that mean that we will be playing as pre-generated characters?
Both I, and the stories I keep, are lost and forgotten, left alone in silence.
Hello Story Teller,
If you do not have access to webcam or decent mic we may have a problem with putting you in the on air group. However, we would like to keep you engaged in some fashion since you show strong interest. I will send you a private message.
In answer to your question, which is a good one:
Flexible and Integrated backstories - in Gates of Avalon, player characters are allowed to choose just about any of the specifics for their character. Race, class, specializations and even personal history are open for the player to choose. Once they do that, we will survey the character makeup of the whole party and give some backstory information which is critical to the campaign to each character. Such as where they are from, what associates they may have and other motivating factors for that character. The player is then free to incorporate them into their own character histories. It sounds complicated, but its very cool and helps connect the new player characters to the main plot.
Hope this helps,
Thank,
Drake West
Our truth is the lies we love.
Hey hey :-) Danish dude here.
Been a GM and player since the old days in the 80´s, and been playing steadily ever since.
I would love to join in, and add my experience to the mix. im a lot into character roleplay and am fasinated by the Gates. so let me know if you need more player :-)
Steen AKA ArcaniusDK
Founder of Krynn Haven, NWN gameworld.
GM and player since 1989
Discord : Arcanius (Sejr)#3245
I have been playing D&D, and other TTRPG's for a good while. I have been in and edited a Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast called (Roll Sanity). (Link to the still accessible episodes I below)
I been itching to play D&D as a player for a good while, and I am experienced in being part of a Tabletop RPG Show. So I understand that working with the DM and party and having showmen ship to really keep things entertaining. I am hoping to have a discussion and I hope I am able to fit into the group dynamic.