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The $30 Trial Pass

$30
One full month · No commitment · Cancel anytime

Full access to a persistent, live-service Play-by-Post world for 30 days. Jump straight into the current seasonal storyline and see why players stay for 100+ sessions. If it's not for you, walk away, no strings, no upsell pressure.

  • ✓ Jump into the current seasonal storyline
  • ✓ Exclusive Trial Quest access
  • ✓ Seasonal Boss participation included
  • ✓ Open-world exploration (limited)
  • ✓ Full Discord community + bot stack
  • ✗ Special Events unlock with subscription
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What You're Actually Getting

A Living World, Not a One-Shot

This isn't a single session. It's a persistent world with seasonal arcs, world bosses, and NPCs that remember you. The story moves forward whether you log in or not, your month buys you a real seat in it.

Run Like a Studio

A custom Discord bot stack tracks your inventory, dice, and quests. Daily in-character check-ins keep the world alive. You're playing in infrastructure, not a text thread.

A Top 4% GM

20+ years behind the screen, 529+ games hosted, 32+ five-star reviews. 100% onboarding, 96% retention. The Trial Pass is the lowest-risk way to find out what that feels like.

Trial Pass FAQ

Q: What exactly is the Trial Pass?
A: A one-time, 30-day "Guest Pass" for new players to experience the persistent world state and seasonal mechanics without a weekly commitment. After 30 days, continued play moves to the standard $15/week direct subscription.
Q: Is this available on StartPlaying?
A: No, the Trial Pass is MMS-exclusive and only available here at mightymeatshield.com. Booking through a marketplace adds a fee; this doesn't.
Q: What happens after I pay?
A: You're taken to a welcome page with three quick steps: join the Discord, run the new-player onboarding, and watch for a personal note from Cid within 12 hours. You'll be in-world by the weekend.
Q: Do I need to know the rules already?
A: No. New and rusty players are welcome, the guided orientation teaches the basics and helps you build your first character. Free character builders are available for every system we run.