Starter Series: Ashes Without Number, Session 0

Starter Series Games begin with a walkthrough of character creation with your table, and progress the party through six sessions. These are mini campaigns, designed to give players a more in depth intro of the game system being run. Games can potentially take a few months to several months.

These are not one-shots.

Please scroll all the way down for any and all information, including age restrictions, what kind of experience is needed (if any), what to bring, content warnings, and more!

PLAYER INFORMATION
Experience Required: None
Age: 18+
Number of Seats Available: 5
Link to the System!

PRICING

• It is $12/per player per session to play this game at Groundswell Startups.
• It is $10/per player per session if you are a paid monthly supporter of the Guild (via our Ko-Fi or Patreon).

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE
The year is 2075 and the world is a mess. Economic uncertainty and social unrest are at an all time high, brought about by an ever-growing onslaught of natural disasters. Fortunately, the Highshine Disaster Recovery System promises a better future, one where the average person no longer needs to live in fear.

This game will see players start as ordinary people trying to live through the end of the world and whatever is left behind.

ABOUT THE SYSTEM

Ashes Without Number is a sandbox OSR system for Post-Apocalyptic games based on the same core system as Stars Without Number. The game features tactical combat and highly customizable characters, while being simpler than systems like 5e or Pathfinder.

GAME MASTER INFORMATION

Name: Jonah

Pronouns: He/Him

7 Years as a Game Master

ABOUT YOUR DM

I've been playing TTRPGs for 7 years after stumbling my way through running the 5e starter set for my partner and her friend. Since then I've found a passion for discovering interesting systems and using them as an outlet for my love of storytelling. I usually run science fiction games because I am a massive scifi nerd, but I also enjoy running fantasy, cosmic horror, and just about anything else.

SCHEDULING

LOCATIONS THE GAME WILL BE RUN AT

• Groundswell Startups

TIMES

• Friday (evenings)
• Saturday (morning, midday, afternoon, evening)
• Sunday (morning, midday, afternoon, evening)

**Dates and Times are flexible for the party to come to a consensus, but the game will likely be run biweekly.**

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

WHAT YOU NEED

• Nothing, everything will be provided
• System uses a normal set of Polyhedral Dice with 2-4 D6s if you want to bring your own

WHAT I PROVIDE

• Everything required will be provided

GAMEPLAY DETAILS

• Rules Loose- Rule of Cool
• Learning Session - Gameplay questions encouraged

CONTENT WARNINGS

• Adult Language
• Descriptions of Alcohol use
• Descriptions of Drug use
• Descriptions of Gore/Violence
• Psychological Trauma

PROHIBITED CONTENT

• Sexual Themes

SAFETY TOOLS USED

Sometimes games have content or situations where a player or GM may feel stressed out, unsafe, or otherwise not having fun. Safety tools are a way for players and GMs to communicate and check-in before, during, and after a game in order to make sure everyone is still having fun, and to provide the right support when needed.

Information on Safety Tools

BEFORE AND DURING THE GAME:

• Session 0
• Lines and Veils
• Breaks

CHARACTER CREATION & LEVELS:

Character creation will be done together with your DM & other players at Session 0.

PLAYERS CAN EXPECT:

• Combat/Tactics: (25%)
• Roleplay: (33%)
• Exploration: (33%)
• Puzzles: (0%)