Embrace the Darkness: Journey into the Underdark đŻď¸ đ
Epic Level 1-20 Campaign
đĄď¸ New 5E Rules As Available
âď¸ Battle Horrors of the Underworld
đ Explore the Depths Below
đ Rich Roleplay and Mature Themes
Tonight, a ceremony of light takes place on the surface. Meanwhile, in the city of spiders, a drow matron solidifies a pact with soul-consuming entities, trading great sacrifices for unimaginable power. Drow eyes turn to the surface. After all, they will need many sacrifices!
The Underworld Awaits: Enter the Underworld, a dark and dangerous place inspired by Norse mythology and popularized by the late, great E. Gary Gygax, as well as authors Ed Greenwood, R.A. Salvatore, and many others. A twisted and dark place with a myriad of cultures and creatures, the Underworld is an entire world buried below the surface, hidden from the light of day. Deep caves and dark passages wind and honeycomb throughout the earth, with distinctly unique species plotting against each other and unknown horrors slogging about looking for an easy meal.
A computer with an internet connection. A phone/tablet will not work for Foundry.
A microphone (webcam optional as many groups do audio-only)
A discord account
A web browser capable of Foundry
An account on Forge-VTT.com (A free account will do everything you need it to as a player. The paid option is only for GM accounts.)
Does the game sound fun but the timing wonât work? I have seats available on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7pm ET (only two sessions in)! I also run PF2e games. Please reach out to me here, https://startplaying.games/gm/gamersaurus-lex , or through Discord u/gamersauruslex if you want to sign up for one of those other time slots!
About me: Iâm a former game store (FLGS) owner with 35 years of experience running TTRPGs all version of D&D and Pathfinder, as well as dozens of other systems. I've been running online since the pandemic, mostly on Foundry.
Here are some reviews from past players. Feel free to skip these. Sure, they are positive, but I include them because I think they actually give you a good sense of what my games are like:
âLex is a phenomenal DM. What can't he do? From vivid worldbuilding to fun voice acting, player creativity, and creating an all-around fun environment, I can honestly say he's the best DM I've ever had. He makes each session feel alive, and I look forward to Fridays; if I could play in one of his games daily, I would! If you are looking for a DM that will make you feel like your backstory matters, look no further. If you want to care about NPCs and explore his worlds, he's your guy. Whether he's running a module or a homebrew, I'm confident you'll find something about his style to love!â -- âThe best thing about Gamersaurus Lex is that he truly sees his games as collaborative storytelling. Sure, there's plenty of rolling initiative and fighting bad guys, but the core of Lex's game is bringing players into his world and encouraging and allowing them to fully explore and expand what he's created. Although Lex plans for all sorts of likely directions the players might take, he doesn't skip a beat when players take a path he hadn't considered, and rather than trying to force the players into his established narrative, he changes the story to align with player choices. Like all great improvs, Lex's response is never, âNo, you canât', but âYes! AndâŚââ -- âGamersaurus Lex has created a unique and fascinating version of Forgotten Realms' Moonsea. His history and detailed world building mean you don't play in his world so much as live in it. His NPCs have unique voices and personalities and feel like real individuals. He responds to PC actions so PCs can leave a lasting mark on his world, good or bad. He allows creative and inventive players to go off the path and rewards them for non-linear thinking. This is a GM who encourages you to build your own story in his world. If you enjoy an epic, seat of your pants, nail-biting ride through a rich fantasy world where high risk equals high reward, don't miss an opportunity to sign up with Gamersaurus Lex!â -- "Lex is a great GM. His biggest strength is open-sandbox worldbuilding. Our party has thrown him some real loops, and he always rolls with it. He's really willing to take the adventure wherever you want, without holding you to artificial rails. He's also willing to incorporate your backstory. In a different game, I created an elaborate backstory for one of my characters. Not only did he weave it in really interesting ways into our game, he now uses the backstory family as part of the lore in the game he runs for others. Combat with him is fun, but challenging. Don't think you can just direct frontal-assault everything you encounter. Think about the combat, and use some good strategy. You will absolutely be rewarded for thinking things through. If you can find good, creative non-combat ways to achieve your objective, he's more than willing. Lex is very strong on roleplaying the NPC's and encouraging the players, to the extent they're comfortable. We do social-round encounters from time to time, which are often the best sessions. Lots of fun interactions and plot development.â
UPDATE: TWO SEATS OPEN - PARTY AT 4TH LEVEL!
Tonight, a ceremony of light takes place on the surface. Meanwhile, in the city of spiders, a drow matron solidifies a pact with soul-consuming entities, trading great sacrifices for unimaginable power. Drow eyes turn to the surface. After all, they will need many sacrifices!
The Underworld Awaits: Enter the Underworld, a dark and dangerous place inspired by Norse mythology and popularized by the late, great E. Gary Gygax, as well as authors Ed Greenwood, R.A. Salvatore, and many others. A twisted and dark place with a myriad of cultures and creatures, the Underworld is an entire world buried below the surface, hidden from the light of day. Deep caves and dark passages wind and honeycomb throughout the earth, with distinctly unique species plotting against each other and unknown horrors slogging about looking for an easy meal.
Sign up here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/clzsu4xl6000234umsp89tk6a
You will need:
Does the game sound fun but the timing wonât work? I have seats available on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7pm ET (only two sessions in)! I also run PF2e games. Please reach out to me here, https://startplaying.games/gm/gamersaurus-lex , or through Discord u/gamersauruslex if you want to sign up for one of those other time slots!
About me: Iâm a former game store (FLGS) owner with 35 years of experience running TTRPGs all version of D&D and Pathfinder, as well as dozens of other systems. I've been running online since the pandemic, mostly on Foundry.
Here are some reviews from past players. Feel free to skip these. Sure, they are positive, but I include them because I think they actually give you a good sense of what my games are like:
âLex is a phenomenal DM. What can't he do? From vivid worldbuilding to fun voice acting, player creativity, and creating an all-around fun environment, I can honestly say he's the best DM I've ever had. He makes each session feel alive, and I look forward to Fridays; if I could play in one of his games daily, I would! If you are looking for a DM that will make you feel like your backstory matters, look no further. If you want to care about NPCs and explore his worlds, he's your guy. Whether he's running a module or a homebrew, I'm confident you'll find something about his style to love!â
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âThe best thing about Gamersaurus Lex is that he truly sees his games as collaborative storytelling. Sure, there's plenty of rolling initiative and fighting bad guys, but the core of Lex's game is bringing players into his world and encouraging and allowing them to fully explore and expand what he's created. Although Lex plans for all sorts of likely directions the players might take, he doesn't skip a beat when players take a path he hadn't considered, and rather than trying to force the players into his established narrative, he changes the story to align with player choices. Like all great improvs, Lex's response is never, âNo, you canât', but âYes! AndâŚââ
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âGamersaurus Lex has created a unique and fascinating version of Forgotten Realms' Moonsea. His history and detailed world building mean you don't play in his world so much as live in it. His NPCs have unique voices and personalities and feel like real individuals. He responds to PC actions so PCs can leave a lasting mark on his world, good or bad. He allows creative and inventive players to go off the path and rewards them for non-linear thinking. This is a GM who encourages you to build your own story in his world. If you enjoy an epic, seat of your pants, nail-biting ride through a rich fantasy world where high risk equals high reward, don't miss an opportunity to sign up with Gamersaurus Lex!â
--
"Lex is a great GM. His biggest strength is open-sandbox worldbuilding. Our party has thrown him some real loops, and he always rolls with it. He's really willing to take the adventure wherever you want, without holding you to artificial rails. He's also willing to incorporate your backstory. In a different game, I created an elaborate backstory for one of my characters. Not only did he weave it in really interesting ways into our game, he now uses the backstory family as part of the lore in the game he runs for others. Combat with him is fun, but challenging. Don't think you can just direct frontal-assault everything you encounter. Think about the combat, and use some good strategy. You will absolutely be rewarded for thinking things through. If you can find good, creative non-combat ways to achieve your objective, he's more than willing. Lex is very strong on roleplaying the NPC's and encouraging the players, to the extent they're comfortable. We do social-round encounters from time to time, which are often the best sessions. Lots of fun interactions and plot development.â