$25.00
Welcome to DEADLANDS – The Weird West
Savage Worlds game system
The Iron Horse: a heavily armored train carves through the west bringing supplies and personnel through war ravaged towns or peaceful communities alike. As you ride the rail, you’ve heard a revolutionary type of machine is being transported to Cheyenne. Guarded by Union soldiers some cars closer to the Engine, none have been able to get a look at the thing. Many of the passengers have speculated what this machine does (some New York inventor named Doc Holcum Prewitt made the hulking piece of iron). It’s a long trek and many will disembark well before entering the Disputed Territories, as many would rather take a longer wagon ride vs train through the war-ravaged region. Yet, some in coach and first class have complained about a droning in their ears… a young married couple got agitated and came to blows. A waitress threw a drink on a patron for seemingly no reason, and one older man in particular complained of stomach cramps and has thrown up his beef Wellington—then passed out. But it’s probably just something he ate…
This one-shot game will be using the SAVAGE WORLDS game system as a nice intro into The Weird West setting of Deadlands. Pre-generated characters will be provided, but I encourage players to make their own characters. Savage Worlds can be a brutal system, but is very streamlined and easy to understand for new players. I have the pdfs of the core rule book for anyone that needs the rules set.
Provided: I’ll provide a pdf of the core rule system for Savage Worlds. I’ll have maps in Roll20 VTT and a dedicated Discord server to communicate through.
What you need to Play: You’ll need some sort of microphone or a headset with a mic so you can chat with the group. A computer to log in–I’ll provide the game invite to Roll20 and Discord channel. A rough-n-tough killer instinct; it’s the Weird West after all.
I like to do a session-0 to help folks with their heroes (in Deadlands they are referred to as Wildcards). This also gives us some time to work out backstory and set up any boundaries folks may have. I like to make sure everyone is comfortable before we dive in.
Length of Play: I like to run 4 hour sessions, unless folks say otherwise. The game can be done in 1 session if the folks just blaze along, but most likely it will take 2 full sessions to overcome all the challenges and uncover the mystery as well as bring… some lawbreakers to justice. (Depends on which side of the coin you land).
Adios Pardner!
I recently had the pleasure of playing in a Cyberpunk Red game run by HollywoodDM (Nat), and it was an outstanding experience! HollywoodDM made the entire process incredibly smooth and enjoyable.
From the start, he created an immersive and engaging story that drew us all in. His vivid descriptions and dynamic storytelling brought the cyberpunk world to life, making it easy for us to get lost in the narrative. He was also incredibly patient and helpful, taking the time to explain the rules and mechanics in a way that was easy to understand.
What truly stood out was his ability to guide us through our first experience with the system. He provided us with a plethora of ideas and options for what our characters could do, ensuring that we felt empowered and excited to explore the game. His enthusiasm and dedication to making sure we had a great time were evident throughout the session.
Overall, GM Nat is an exceptional game master who excels at creating a beginner-friendly and immersive experience. If you’re new to Cyberpunk Red or just looking for a fantastic game master, I highly recommend playing in one of his games!
HollywoodDM is an incredible DM and very well experienced to anticipate my groups actions, and work with them on the fly. This oneshot was very fun and I highly recommend anyone reading this review to give him a shot. I know that I don’t regret playing in his oneshot, and I know that you sure won’t! And to my DM, masterfully done, masterfully played, 10 out of 10 would play again.
I’ve played every permutation of D&D since 1984, and what makes every game enjoyable is a GM focused on story and character. Nate has a wide arsenal of voices and differentiated NPC motivations and in-depth back-story, which combine to make his world-building feel full and truly “alive.”; During game sessions, his descriptions are rich, and his pace of play is neither hindered by excessive role-play, nor Spartan/without flair combat (specifically, he doesn’t pull punches in fights, which I appreciate and prefer). I’ve also found that even small clues and seemingly incidental details present themselves in all NPC interactions, many of which lead to entire other adventures, or even campaigns. He really does balance his non-combat/combat sections well, and while I’m not privy to other groups that he runs, my group of veteran players are thoroughly addicted. I highly recommend you hire him for your campaign, or one-shot (just don’t take my time slot)!
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