[Paid] [D&D 5e] [Pathfinder 1e & 2e] [For Hire] 35+ years as a DM, Elevate your game

[bwatford]

All experience levels from beginner to expert are welcomed at my tables.
Never played an RPG before or haven’t played in years? Don’t worry. I’ll teach you everything you need. Play often? We have some great stuff for you too! Want to start a game for your family or your children and their friends? I have day and evening slots available.

Hello! I am a Professional GM with access to both many pre-published adventure settings across multiple rulesets as well as custom campaign settings and adventures just waiting to grasp your attention and that of your characters. I am both for hire by groups looking to replace a DM or find one for the first time or by players looking for an available seat at a long-term campaign.

About me
I've been gaming for over 40 years, having started as a much younger man with the original AD&D Basic set. Since those times I've played and GM'ed in more games and campaigns than I could ever count. I've ran 1st ed AD&D, 2nd Ed AD&D, 3.5, 5e, Pathfinder, and Pathfinder 2e and many more. I run games both pbp on Myth-Weavers as well as multiple campaigns in real life and via Fantasy Grounds VTT. Just ask any of my players what you should expect. Reviews are available on both my GM page as well as from the 100+ active and former players on my discord channel, so just ask for an invite and join us today)

Hosted Game Details

• 3-6 Player virtual tabletop.
• 3-4 hours of gameplay per session
• Individualized character creation chats with each player where we will discuss your character mechanically and your background to bring you into the game and your character feeling at home.
• Session zero to be done before the actual game is played, where we will go through any questions regarding character creation and backstory, world lore, and boundaries that are not in the rules.
• Character creation will be possible through Discord or on Fantasy Grounds.

Booking Cost
Individuals
■ $25 per session.

Groups
■ 6 player table = $25 per player/session.
■ 5 player table = $30 per player/session.
■ 4 player table = $35 per player/session.
■ 3 player table = $45 per player/session.

What am I paying for?

• For a dedicated and skilled Game Master with 35+ years of experience and a group of like-minded players who plan to finish an adventure together.
• Everyone gets a time to shine, and no one gets left out. Your fun at the table matters to me.
• Whether you pick an adventure module or an original campaign, a lot of detail is paid to the story told and your character’s part in it.
• A safe environment managed by your industrious GM and fellow players to ensure that everyone at the table has fun.
• High production quality through a suite of fantastically managed Fantasy Grounds Extensions and Modifications! I scour the internet for the best online play resources! Animated maps, beautiful dungeons, and much more await.
• Expert use of Syrinscape and a suite of audio effects to bring in better immersion and to elevate your game.
• A DM that won't ghost your campaign and players that will actually be there every session and be invested in the game as well as character and group development.

What can I play with you?
Currently, my modules are:
All official 5e modules (Faerun)
All official pf1e and pf2e modules (Golarion)
Most material from Kobold Press (Midgard) as well as Frog God Games (Lost Lands)

* Any of the above can be converted and played in any ruleset, 5e, pf1e, or pf2e. Swords & Wizardry also available by special request. I can also provide quality one-shots for groups who just want to play some quick D&D games.

I also am open to discussion to create a special campaign world tailored to your group's desires, be it steampunk, a megadungeon, pirates, Viking themes, horror, etc. Let's talk and see what we can come up with for your group.

How can I contact you?
By direct message here or on my Discord.
bwatford#0567

Professional DM Profile, with tons of player reviews.
https://startplaying.games/gm/bwatford

Feel free to contact me with any questions or special request for your needs or group.

If you are an individual seeking a seat at an ongoing or upcoming game my openings are listed below in the comments.

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ONLY 2 SEATS REMAINING

FG License Type: Ultimate
Game System: D&D 5th Edition
Day of week and time: Every other Sunday at 6:00pm CST
Term: Paid, $25 per player, per session
Voice software used: Discord

The talk of the streets and taverns has all been about the so-called death curse: a wasting disease afflicting everyone who’s ever been raised from the dead. Victims grow thinner and weaker each day, slowly but steadily sliding toward the death they once denied.

Come with us and embark on an extraordinary quest in Tomb of Annihilation, a gripping Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure that will push your limits and test your courage. The world is plagued by a malevolent force known as the death curse, draining life from the living and preventing the resurrection of the dead. To unravel this dark mystery, you must venture into the treacherous jungles of Chult, a land teeming with peril and ancient secrets. Along the way, you'll face undead horrors, powerful liches, and treacherous factions vying for control.

Will you conquer the tomb's deadly traps, harness the powers of the trickster gods, and put an end to the death curse? The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and only the bravest heroes can face this ultimate test of survival.

️ Adventure in a setting that requires your wit just to survive the environment
 Professionally edited and expanded content lets you enjoy more of Chult
 Soundtrack and ambient noise via Syrinscape for greater immersion
⚔️ Challenging tactical combat balanced around the party. New creatures. Sandbox exploration
 All official game resources and technology to explore the jungles, custom maps and encounters
 Beginner-friendly while still challenging the more experienced adventurers

Don't forget a backup character....

Tomb of Annihilation is an epic fantasy adventure module designed for Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. Explore the tropical wilderness of Chult, from the rainforests to the mountaintops, from dinosaurs to lichs. Inspired by works like the Indiana Jones franchise, The Mummy, and Kong: Skull Island, defeat death before death claims you!

Join us for this epic level 1 - 15 (with new expanded content) adventure that will be played every other Sunday through Fantasy Grounds VTT and Discord.

Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure...0508l9gecz7uje

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ONLY 1 SEAT REMAINING

FG License Type: Ultimate
Game System: D&D 5th Edition
Day of week and time: Every other Saturday at 10:00am CST
Term: Paid, $25 per player, per session
Voice software used: Discord

The ancient lands of Osirion are blanketed by the sands of time, and eldritch secrets and vast riches lay just beneath the sun-blistered surface. As modern Osirion opens its vaults and tombs to outsiders for the first time in centuries, many of these lost treasures and secrets are now emerging—some more troublesome than others. Hakotep I, a now-forgotten pharaoh, was robbed upon his burial. A secret sect took his heart and his funerary mask, both containing a portion of his soul. Betrayed the chance to pass on into the afterlife during his burial, Hakotep has existed in a state between life and death for millennia. The recent rediscovery of one of these lost soul fragments has allowed the trapped pharaoh to once again work in this world to redress the wrongs committed against him, and a cult worshipping him as a god-king grows in the heart of Osirion.

Can a group of heroes brave terrible guardians, foul cults, and the burning sands of the desert to stop the rebirth of this ancient tyrant?

This game is inspired by such stories as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gods of Egypt, and the Scorpion King.

Join us for this epic level 1 - 17 adventure that will be played every other Saturday through Fantasy Grounds VTT and Discord.

Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure...0208mf2klhdrjy

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GAME IS FULL

FG License Type: Ultimate
Game System: D&D 5th Edition
Day of week and time: Every other Sunday at Noon 12:00pm CST
Term: Paid, $25 per player, per session
Voice software used: Discord

A 5th Edition Adventure Path
A cohesive storyline, memorable NPCs, imaginative set-pieces, moral conflict, action, adventure, politics!
– The Northlands Saga is an epic Viking themed campaign! –

Where raging storms sent by malevolent spirits of the Ginnungagap howl from the Far North and bury steadings and towns alike under several feet of snow, while unnamed things of tooth and shadow hunt those who dare to emerge and brave the cold. Where the blood of fighting men and women sings in harmony with the death cries of the spear-din, and the clash of wood and steel when the shield walls meet. Where enchantments older than the race of Men linger in barrow fields and primeval forests waiting to ensnare the unwary or the foolish. This is the realm of the Norns, where they measure and cut the threads of a man’s wyrd.

This is the Northlands.

What is it?
The Northlands Saga isn’t just an epic adventure path for a GM to throw Viking-inspired monsters and challenges at his players, it’s a full campaign setting providing a homeland and base of operations from which players can launch the careers and life paths of their created characters within a Viking inspired setting.

Set in the campaign world of Midgard by Kobold Press, in this game you will find new PC races, sub-class options, and equipment, rules for players on how to handle things like fate and death speeches, setting information, Viking gods, and much more.

Prologue
The Northlands Saga Adventure Path assumes that the characters begin in service of some kind to Olaf Henrikson, the Jarl of Halfstead. If any of the adventurers are not a member of the household, then the character should be associated to it in some way, possibly as a seasonal hanger-on (which is especially appropriate to wanderers from outside the Northlands). The Northlands are not like other fantasy settings. Rulers and others in positions of authority simply do not hire adventurers to solve their problems; they either take care of things themselves or send members of their household to see to the situation.

Having the characters all in the service to the same Jarl allows for the party to have a solid foundation. Not only do they have similar goals and directives, but they also will likely know each other, if not since childhood, then at least from the mead hall of their jarl. Even outsiders would have had time to fraternize with the locals before the adventure begins. Being in the service of a jarl is not a lifelong commitment: the Northlands culture does not operate in that way.

... from there, this becomes your story.

This is an epic long-term campaign going all the way to 20th level, for D&D 5th Edition. It will be played every other week on Fantasy Grounds VTT and Discord.

Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure...0208mzcaou2c5u

[bwatford]

GAME IS FULL

FG License Type: Ultimate
Game System: D&D 5th Edition
Day of week and time: Every other Saturday at 3:00pm CST
Term: Paid, $25 per player, per session
Voice software used: Discord

magine a world where Tiamat was summoned successfully. Where the Princes of Elemental Evil tread unfettered. Where Demogorgon prowls the Underdark with the Wand of Orcus, leaving an army of undead in his wake. Where the storm giants have been cast to the bottom of the Ordning. Where Baldur's Gate has been banished to the Nine Hells. . . .

Imagine a world where good has lost and evil prevailed.

The Sword Coast has been divvied up by the Zhentarim, the mountain giants of Grudd Haug, the Cult of the Dragon, and many other sinister factions. But above them all looms the Archlich Vecna, who has orchestrated or exploited a series of ever-escalating calamities to conquer the very Realms themselves.

Will you rise to the challenge? Or, will you too, fall before the might of Vecna?

For those brave enough to play Rise & Fall of Vecna in its entirety they can expect to:

⦿ Exterminate a gang of mephits amidst the streets of Mirabar!
⦿ Take a nightmarish trek through an underground highway haunted by the fiendish Dem'ghot'nec, He Who Wears the Flesh of the Dead!
⦿ Make a cross-continental journey along the Sword Coast, witnessing firsthand the ravages of a world without heroes!
⦿ Race through the streets of Helm's Hold in an infernal vehicle, before facing off against the dread purple worm, Gigantus!
⦿ Assault a tribe of slime-worshipping bullywugs laired within Thornhold, before braving the keep's trap-riddled catacombs in hopes of making an unlikely ally!
⦿ Infiltrate Grudd Haug, the mountain giant capital, to steal a magical conchshell from the monstrous Chief Guh!
⦿ Battle the infamous Krakolich amidst the ruins of the Maelstrom, with the fate of the Realms hanging in the balance!
⦿ Embark upon an impossible mission to break into the impregnable Hosttower of the Arcane!
⦿Traverse the dread domains of Ravenloft in search of Vecna’s darkest secrets!
⦿ Descend into an undersea chasm within the Scarlet Marpenoth to battle Urthuyn, an ancient kraken!
⦿ Hijack the adamantine titan known as the Vonindod!
⦿ Ally with the Mad Mage of Undermountain!
⦿ Rescue the missing Bruenor Battlehammer from the Elemental Plane of Earth!
⦿ Smuggle themselves into Skullport, sneak into Waterdeep, and battle the archlich Vecna before his impending apotheosis and the consequent destruction of the Realms!

Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure...0k08mcf22y1jp1

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ONLY 1 SEAT REMAINING

FG License Type: Ultimate
Game System: D&D 5th Edition
Day of week and time: Every Thursday at 6:00pm CST
Term: Paid, $25 per player, per session
Voice software used: Discord

"In the sleepy coastal town of Sandpoint, evil is brewing. An attack by crazed goblins during the annual Swallowtail Festival quickly turns into something more ominous as the shadows of a dark past come back to haunt the town—and perhaps all of Varisia. Can the heroes stop the awakening of a legendary runelord and keep him from reclaiming his lost kingdom of greed?"

Looking for an exciting and engaging VTT experience?

RP heavy players welcome but expect a good balance between exciting and tough dungeon crawls and relaxing and in-depth roleplay with a cast of interesting and classic NPCs.

In this epic adventure, you'll explore the nation of Varisia, a land steeped in magic and mystery. You'll battle fierce monsters, uncover hidden secrets, and face off against ancient evils as you work to save the world from destruction as an ancient evil return from a long slumber.

As you progress through the campaign, you'll encounter a cast of colorful characters, from noble heroes to sinister villains. You'll explore ancient ruins, fight epic battles, and discover the secrets of the Runelords, the powerful and enigmatic beings who once ruled Varisia in the ancient past.

With its intricate plot, engaging characters, and immersive setting, Rise of the Runelords is the perfect adventure for anyone looking to experience the thrill of TTRPG. Sign up today and join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

Played over Discord on Fantasy Grounds VTT, this is a campaign from level 1 (the starting level) to level 18+.

Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure...0908jr3tjlbp2u

[bwatford]

GAME IS FULL

FG License Type: Ultimate
Game System: D&D 5th Edition

Day of week and time: Every other Wednesdays 6:00pm CST
Term: Paid, $20 per session
Voice software used: Discord

Many have heard the tales of Barovia, a land preyed upon by the infamous Count Strahd von Zarovich, the best-known Prisoner of the Mists. Like the Count, many Adventurers have also found themselves trapped in the dour Domain of Dread--and many more have fallen prey to the mysterious Dark Powers housed within. Yet in recent years, the paradigms of the Domains have begun to shift and alter according to eldritch designs, and it has been discovered that Barovia is not the sole Domain to be found in a Sea of Horror! Indeed, it is but one of many Dreadful Domains whose borders have begun to fade and weaken betwixt truly terrifying neighbors!

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Tales of Blood is a souped up version of the Curse of Strahd module, which integrates the rules introduced in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft, and includes original created homebrew material to enhance player experience. This version of the game takes place in a Barovia that has some limited contact with the other Domains of Dread, and will even feature visiting some of these other locations as the campaign finishes dealing with Strahd and turns it's eye to the Dark Powers of Ravenloft themselves! Expect some Eldritch Horror and Lovecraftian flavor folded into your Gothic Horror experience! Prepare to be tested, with fine-tuned upgraded encounters, social engagements, and even murkier mysteries!

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Once done with Strahd we traverse the dread domains of Ravenloft in search of Vecna’s darkest secrets! The only other creature ever to escape the grasp of the Dark Powers and escape the demi-plane. Making it back to the Forgotten Realms only to discover they have been changed forever.

Imagine a world where Tiamat was summoned successfully. Where the Princes of Elemental Evil tread unfettered. Where Demogorgon prowls the Underdark with the Wand of Orcus, leaving an army of undead in his wake. Where the storm giants have been cast to the bottom of the Ordning. Where Baldur's Gate has been banished to the Nine Hells. . . .

Imagine a world where good has lost and evil prevailed.

The Sword Coast has been divvied up by the Zhentarim, the mountain giants of Grudd Haug, the Cult of the Dragon, and many other sinister factions. But above them all looms the Archlich Vecna, who has orchestrated or exploited a series of ever-escalating calamities to conquer the very Realms themselves.

Will the players rise to the challenge? Or, will they too, fall before the might of Vecna?

As the second half of the Tales of Blood will feature Vecna himself as our heroes race to restore the Realms and put everything right again as we move toward 20th level and the final showdown.

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Adventurers begin at 3rd level and the content is R-rated and open to everyone. 18+ Only.

This campaign will be played every other Wednesday night via Fantasy Grounds (VTT) and Discord (voice).

Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure...0008mf77el04wh

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ONLY 1 SEAT REMAINING

FG License Type: Ultimate
Game System: D&D 5th Edition
Day of week and time: Every other Sunday at 6:00pm CST
Term: Paid, $25 per player, per session
Voice software used: Discord

⦿ D&D's Most Iconic Foe!
⦿ Delve Deep into the Mysterious and Fungi Filled Underdark
⦿ Epic and Challenging Combat Encounters

Take your character from 1st level to 20th level in this ENnie-nominated adventure path, but you are going to have to earn it. The drow are tough and vicious adversaries, not to mention the other foes that live deep in the Underdark.

Tonight, a ceremony of lights is taking place on the surface. Meanwhile, a world away in the city of spiders, a drow matron solidifies a pact with soul-consuming entities who require great sacrifices in trade for unimaginable power.

Drow eyes turn to the surface.

This massive adventure will take characters across the surface and into the depths of the world. The Underworld, or Underdark if you prefer, is a dark and dangerous place inspired by Norse mythology and popularized by the late, great E. Gary Gygax, 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 and hidden from the light of day. Deep caves and dark passages wind and honeycomb throughout the earth, distinctly unique races plot against each other and unknown horrors slog about looking for an easy meal.

Adventures will meet unique denizens, battle horrors of the Underworld, explore epic locations, and fight to stop the drow.

Are you ready to stop the Rise of the Drow?

This is an epic long-term campaign going all the way to 20th level, for D&D 5th Edition. It will be played every other week on Fantasy Grounds VTT and Discord.

Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure...0008l511pi86v4

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Still have 3 seats available for pf2e Extinction Curse. Last two seats open in the house.