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Dark Chaos “Escape Room” is a chance to try out the very best characters against ridiculous odds. Every other month the gauntlet is laid down to players to make a Level 20 build to group up and take on epic trials and god-like evil creatures. Are you up to the challenge?
The Escape is a week-long server event, with multiple sessions scheduled (usually 10 sessions, at least one per day, 6-8 players per session). In the weeks leading up to it each player can sign up to a single upcoming session, but in the final days players can opt to play in multiple session to fill in any gaps in the other parties as well.
Usually there’s a theme decided on in advance (Star Wars, Greek Myths, Zodiac…) and a selection of challenges to make your way through before the final boss battle. Each party gets to vote on the challenges they face in the lead up to the climactic fight, and there may even be rewards that you can pick up to help you scattered along the way. The challenges vary between low-combat puzzle/sneaky problems, to high-combat arena clashes to get you ready for the final contest.
Character and Magic Item rules change each time to keep things interesting, but expect level 20 with a range of powerful items (always wanted to try that particular Legendary?) and a big budget to spend!
Full Escape Rules
Escape Summary:
- Character Creation normal rules, any race from core books, no Homebrew, no duplicate sub-classes in party
- Unlimited Multi-classing, but subclasses must be unique in party
- Feats are allowed
- Standard class or background starting equipment, and then pick 5 free Magic Items by rarity (from any official book)
- Spend gold budget for extras (can only be spent on common equipment, crafting materials or spell components)
- Inspiration & Runes are shared between the party
- Downtime rules for crafting and preparation
- Summons and mount restrictions (from same official books)
- Spell tweaks and Fair gameplay meta-rules apply
Also check out the following for useful extra reference:
- Assume other General Dark Chaos Rules apply unless specified
- Dark Souls Optional Extra Challenge Mode
- List of the Tools you’ll use to play
- Reference Guides to help you find your way around