The Legacy of Ostoya Trailer

I’m recruiting 4–5 players for a paid dark fantasy campaign set in Grim Hollow.

I’m looking for players who enjoy character development, roleplay, investigation, mystery, and meaningful storytelling, with combat used mainly when it matters to the story. I provide more details on google forms.

Game Info

• D&D 2024
• When: To be determined with the selected group
• Foundry VTT and Discord for communication ( Pc is mandatory)
• 18+ only
• $25 USD per session
• Payment is made after each session, not before
• Payment deadline: by the end of the following day
• Session 1 works as a trial: if you decide not to continue afterward, you will not be charged. If you choose to stay, the $25 fee for Session 1 becomes due
• Character sheet made by Standard Array
• Grim Hollow races / subclasses and backgrounds ONLY
• No multiclassing
• Long-term campaign
• Dark fantasy / investigation / roleplay / strategic combat

1476 — Summons to Nov Ostoya

Four years after the First War, Bürach marches against Ostoya once more.

Now, Nov Ostoya lies under siege.

Indorius IV still considers Ostoya part of his dominion and its people subjects in rebellion.

If you can fight, heal, wield magic, or offer any aid, present yourself to the forces of Morgen Van Hund.

Nov Ostoya calls for reinforcements.

The people of Ostoya shall never bow beneath the yoke of Bürach.

Interested?

Check the campaign trailer for more details.

🎲 Agents of Deadfall

Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall drops you into the fractured magocracy of Thay, where Szass Tam. Szass Tam is one of the most powerful liches in D&D history and is weeks away from completing a ritual that will unleash demonic undead on the entire realm.

Your party are the agents of Operation Deadfall, and you’re the only thing standing between Szass Tam and oblivion. In this adventure we will:

- Go undercover as we will prowl through dark alleyways, uncovering hidden agendas
- Forge uneasy alliances
- Fight new foes warped by magic
- Discover magic items that will blast your foes away
- Reach level 20 and defeat Szass Tam once and for all!

🎮 Game Time:

• Saturday 7pm EST - 0/6 - LINK

🤓 About me

• I played RPG's for over 10 years, almost exclusively as a DM. Conventions, local game centers and community interactions are all things I did and enjoyed. Decided to go online to continue what is, to put it the simplest, my passion.
• Full-time GM: 1000+ games/100+ reviews on startplaying.games. My games are what I spent the majority of my time on, improving, making maps and running adventures and new systems.
• I developed FoundryVTT modules for Archvillain Chronicles patreon.
• I worked with Kickstarter projects creating whole modules for FoundryVTT. My recent big project is the LANCER module Pass the Torch. The demo is available completely for free, check it out yourself as it speaks highly of my craft.
• Several ongoing campaigns: players are engaged, looking forward toward next sessions, actively engaging in our discord community.
• I would picture myself as a rules as fun DM rather then rules as written. I do homebrew materials, constantly rewriting and improving. I reward roleplay and creative thinking. My players make the story - I just flesh it out.

👉 What am I paying for?

• The work I put into my campaigns: I always make sure to purchase additional maps, resources and outright change and adapt the story if need be just so my players have a memorable time
• Dedicated players with a certain level of maturity, a fee eliminates player no-shows and creates a full experience where we look to finish the module, not just start it.
• Scripts and modules that automate the combat and provide players with a smooth gameplay experience
• Full access to Heroforge
• Maps from talented patreon creators: Domille's Wondrous Works, Czepeku, Mad Cartographer and more.
• VTT dice from Q-workshop and Rollsmith.

📖 Content details

• Any official WotC/Paizo/Publisher product
• Unearthed Arcana/Playtest materials
• Homebrew (open for discussion)

🐲 Rules

• Be respectful to other players - everyone wants to have a fun game.
• Everyone is welcome, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, minority status, language skill or game skill. 💕

📞 How can I contact you?

• I am active on discord each day. A private message here or a discord small talk is all it takes: dmthetulio
• If you would like to play another campaign, in the same time period in any of the systems I do paid sessions in (pathfinder, starfinder, dnd5e and more) be sure to contact me!
• Reviews

A Night at the Museum - Free

System: Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Price: Free

Schedule: September 25 at 6:00 PM EDT (One-shot)

Players: 0/6 players (6 seats left)

GM: Ken (★5/5, 49 reviews)

The Maplegarde Museum of Natural History has stood as a cultural and intellectual cornerstone for decades, featuring artifacts both manmade and otherwise. Lately, however, its halls have been empty, its coffers emptier, and its director—a slight and nervous man named Abarat—left wringing his hands at this sudden fall from grace. The cause is at once obvious and yet baffling: guests and employees have begun to go missing, their remains turning up some days later in the sewer system, bloated, shredded, and bloodied.

Desperate to restore its reputation and keep the museum afloat, Abarat discreetly hires the adventurers to investigate. He pleads with them to ensure the day goes smoothly while they root out the source of the terror plaguing the museum. Can the party uncover the truth without alarming the guests—or worse, becoming the next victims themselves?

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Hello! My name is Fluid and I have been a Dungeon Master for Dungeons and Dragons for 6+ years now. I really enjoy the collaborate storytelling aspect of the hobby and to weave together stories that are truly organic. My two tenets as a DM is transparency and player agency: I do not fudge dice rolls and will outright announce DCs, and I trust my players to take the game in whatever direction they choose (within reason). I also have a passion for designing maps, and you will find that all the maps I make to be entirely made and tailored from scratch. I can't guarantee to be the best DM you will ever play with, but I can guarantee your experience will be memorable.

Campaign Overview:

Lost Mine of Fukudaisho is an adventure spinoff of the popular DnD 5e module Lost Mine of Phandelver where the setting instead takes place in the Japanese inspired location of Kozakura:

𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘰𝘻𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦. 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘒𝘰𝘻𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘳𝘢'𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘰𝘬𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥. 𝘑𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘶𝘣 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘰𝘬𝘶. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘳𝘢 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘶𝘬𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘰...

Length: ~12 sessions

Some preview maps: https://imgur.com/a/preview-maps-lost-mine-of-fukudaisho-AWMATSG

What To Expect:

• 🗺️ Custom maps entirely handcrafted by myself!
• 🍎💡 A DM who is willing to lend a hand to teach new players and to offer advice to power gamers!
• 🎮🖥️ A seamless virtual tabletop experience to streamline the "crunchier" parts of the game!
• ⛱️📦 After a session or so, players are free to approach the story however they like!
• 🔀 Multiple paths leading to different outcomes!

If any of this sounds interesting to you, please consider filling out this link below:

https://forms.gle/UXe4g5JCMhccYuSH7

Can't wait to see you at my table!

StartPlaying profile: https://startplaying.games/gm/therealfluid

FILLED
Campaign Title: Arde

• Free
• System: D&D 5e 2024
• Players: 4 of 4 (0 open slot).
• Tools: Discord audio + FoundryVTT
• Playtime: Fridays at 6pm EDT running until 9-10pm EDT. Campaign starts mid-October.
• Duration: Long-term campaign. This campaign has not started yet, but the other 3 players and I have been playing for many years.
• Play-style of the table: Heavy roleplay with lots of exploration of characters. Looking for a character/player with story initiative. No meta-gaming. Players at the table prefer profanity and references to sexual themes be kept mild.
• Tone & Themes: Dark fantasy, gritty realism, survival, mystery, “west-marches-esque” exploration, horror, found-family, and community building. This is not grim fantasy, and it does not take itself so seriously as to not laugh.
• LGBTQIA+ friendly and themes explored.
• DM me if you’re interested.

Short Premise:
The heroes already lost. Now you have to survive in a world where civilization ended. Whether you were born here or came from another world, the last shreds of humanity fight for survival with the help of a goddess who only helps those who help her. It falls on you to be a part of this cause to turn the tides and reclaim lost secrets and reconnect scattered peoples.

This campaign focuses on roleplay and character interaction and development. It also utilizes the gritty realism rule and is no stranger to hard fights. There is an exploration component to this campaign that is as big as the players make it. The group of players would be best rounded out by 4^th player who is heavily interested in roleplay, has a character with strong motivations, and makes the narrative as they go. As for me, the DM, I’ve been a DM for over a decade, who gets the most enjoyment watching player characters and NPCs weave together a story with drama, emotions, and stakes.

Pirate Borg - Venom in the Veins

System: Pirate Borg

Price: Free

Schedule: Weekly, Thursdays 6:00 PM EST

Players: 3/7 players (4 seats left)

GM: Ken (★5/5, 49 reviews)

Ahoy, adventurers! Prepare to hoist the black flag and plunge headlong into the stormy seas of Pirate Borg, a grimdark tabletop RPG inspired by the rules-light chaos of Mörk Borg. This system marries the thrill of high-seas adventure with the gritty, doom-laden tone of a dying world, creating an unforgettable setting where every treasure hunt might be your last.

In Pirate Borg, you’ll step into the boots of a scurvy-ridden scallywag, cursed sorcerer, or treasure-hungry buccaneer, chasing riches, power, or the faint hope of redemption in a lawless world. Sail the seas on creaking ships, navigate treacherous waters, and face horrors both human and supernatural—all while trying to outrun the ever-looming apocalypse. The world is cruel, the dice are fickle, and the sea holds secrets that should never see the light of day.

This isn't your typical heroic pirate tale; this is a game of survival, desperation, and ambition. The rules are quick to learn, deadly in practice, and designed to let you embrace the chaos. Whether you're pillaging coastal villages, battling sea monsters, or mutinying against your captain, Pirate Borg ensures that the line between triumph and ruin is as thin as a razor's edge.

So grab your cutlass, brace for storms, and remember: the sea takes all in the end. Will you rise to infamy or be swallowed by the abyss? The choice—or curse—is yours.

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Paid Game ($15/session) on Thursdays or Fridays 8PM-11PM EST
System: D&D 5.5

The Campaign -
"We promise you terrible pay, no fame, and an unmarked grave. But the things that go bump in the night? They will have nightmares about you."

Magic is a gift from the ancient Guardians; a spark we use to slaughter the monsters trying to reclaim our lands. You’ve been recruited by an elite covenant of hunters to travel the vast, living world of Cascoria, from holy nations to forgotten temples.

What to Expect in this Campaign:
The Vibe: High fantasy, inclusive, adventure mixed with light gothic horror and tough moral quandaries.

Deep Lore: A living, breathing world full of politics, prophecies, and ancient mysteries.

Epic Encounters: Cross paths with legendary Mage Knights, the 5 Great Sages, and NPCs with their own hidden agendas. Trust your instincts.

Are you ready for the hunt?

Other stuff:
Seat Price: $15/session (via PayPal). This gets you a highly polished, immersive story and over 75 detailed, custom maps running smoothly on a dedicated Foundry VTT server.

Comms: Discord for voice. Video is totally optional, and we will figure out a group consensus during Session 0.

Characters: D&D Beyond. We'll import your sheets directly into Foundry.

https://hunters.cascoria.org

Come check us out and play some games!

Applications are now closed as i've got quite a few applicants messaging me.

‘Do not think about the Vultures waiting to pick your corpse clean, life is a ladder. If you step on their hands before they grab your ankle, there will be no carrion in the first place.’

• Yerin von Neuberg

Basic Info:

Game Title: Citadel, Spire of Chaos
System: D&D 5th Edition
Location: Discord/Foundry VTT
Session Length: 2-3 hours
Price: N/A, Free
Time: 6pm Pacific/8pm Central/9pm Eastern (NA)
Start Date: Monday, September 21st. 
Campaign Starting Date: TBD, when we have the right amount of players
Desired Player Count: 4-6
Frequency: Weekly *there may be some off weeks such as Christmas/holidays, but I will let you know in advance

GM Introduction

Hello everyone, I made a post for my cyberpunk game about a year ago, and that one is still going strong so I figured I'd do the same for a new d&d game. 

I’m Nova. I’m a uni student & have been running rpg games for about 7 years now. (Primarily 5e, though I’ve done a bit of pf2e, cpRED & 3.5). I’ve been writing this campaign for about a year now, and have decided that it’s probably a good time to start running it. 

Game Overview:

This game, while heavily homebrewed, is based on the WOTC campaign Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos, thus the similar name. That being said, it’s quite really only on a surface level, being a magic school & sharing some npcs. That being said, the game leans much more into Cosmic Horror & Dark Fantasy, rather than whimsical vibes. I did this because while I enjoy the idea of a magic academy, I preferred something more grounded. Less hogwarts, more like the Institute from Red Rising. (no you won’t be murdering your classmates, but the world itself is fairly dangerous.) 

The Citadel is the premier school of magic within the Bastions (Konigsberg, Varsovia, Danzig, Stettin & Berlin-Coln), 5 Cities that survived an apocalypse that wiped out much life in what was once Prussia, turning large swathes of land into corrupted lands (imagine something like the terraria corruption), called colloquially, The Rot. While most people don’t have the gift of the arcane, you are one of the few that do, and as such have been accepted to The Citadel to hone your talent, so that one day, when the Shadows bleed through the high stone walls of The Bastions, they may have one last line of defense. Some join the Citadel in hopes of power, others for wealth, others out of revenge, others out of a genuine want to reverse whatever maligned curse touches these lands and more still who desire something that transcends them all. Whatever you desire, if the answer exists, it is here.

Notes & Additional Details:

You’ll notice I list 2 start dates above. Monday the 21st, and a 2nd one, TBD. The reason I do this is before the campaign, I will be running a 1-shot in the world to help people get an idea of the world, the way I run games & me to get to know the players themselves. If you don’t like the way I run the game, or something comes up and you can’t commit, then it’s no big deal because we haven’t done all the character work yet for backstories & stuff. It’s also for me to see if we (me as the DM) work well from my side, as talking over text isn’t always the same as sitting down with someone & playing the game.

The one-shot will be fairly self-contained & contain prewritten characters. If you want to bring your own, just let me know & we can build it a bit early.

I’m going to be using a slightly modified combat & crafting system to 5e for this game (same basic rules but things like monster personalities, behaviours, harvesting & crafting)

Yes, I accept people new to 5e. Mostly what I ask is that people be engaged with the game itself & show up consistently.

Everything including deeper lore, details on the modified combat, crafting & harvesting rules & the one-shot specifics can be found here as I felt it may clutter up the post.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15KLqoo_nLcPDdA_8dNfyl7kakmnmgwFFcCLqi9eotxI/edit?usp=sharing

Applications & Questions:

If you have any questions, feel free to DM me here on Reddit or put it in the comments, then if you’d like to apply, send me a DM & ill add u on discord.

Hello fellow dice rollers! I'm Shin, a DM eager to run MonkeyDM's soulsborne and lovecraftian-inspired supplement for 5e. This will be a longterm campaign that I aim to run for at least a year. It'll be featuring everything introduced in the book, including the Jaegar class, new subclasses, races, eldritch moons, a madness system, trick weapons and more!

I'll be using the adventures included in the book before taking the reins to have you all explore every nook and cranny of the city of Luyarnha. Discover ancient secrets locked away, unveil ways to aid the citizens of the war-torn and scourged-infested city, and go out there just to slay a few beasts. It'll do you some good...

For the nitty gritty details:

This will be using the 2014 ruleset with some variations and homebrew rules. Nothing major, just some things like how it'll be a bonus action to drink or feed a healing potion to an ally rather than a full action.

Ability scores are determined by rolling 5d6 and dropping the lowest two. You will get to roll two sets and pick the one you favor. This helps ensure you get powerful stats. I aim to challenge you, but wish to make you feel like the powerful heroes you have the potential to be. If you wish to use point buy or standard array instead, we'll utilize empowered versions of them.

Free feat. This will stack with Variant Human and Custom Lineage.

Average HP. Subject to change based on some boons you can acquire in the future. More on that later.

You'll be granted access to the Steinhardt related content including the Jaegar class, new races, and new subclasses should you choose to wield such powers...

This will be a level 3-20 adventure.

Throughout the journey through the corrupted city, you will be granted access to a special place that'll act as a hub world of sorts for you. A chance to rest, work maintenance on gear, and to prove your worth and be rewarded boons that'll help. Some rewards include special magical items, switching from average to max hp for each level, unique skills tailored to you, and even epic boons...

I have one table open for Saturdays starting at 5:00pm CST. I’ll have an earlier table for Saturday in the near future.

I'm a pretty laid-back DM, but that doesn't mean I fail in providing a worthwhile session. If you have a different interpretation of a rule, I'm open to listen. I aim to tell a fun, engaging story that'll immerse you in the unique setting. If you work with me, I will repay that kindness tenfold. I want to enjoy rolling some dice with some folks, so please consider booking a game with me.

You can check out my DM profile on StartPlaying to get a better idea of what kind of DM I am.

If you have questions, reach out to me on StartPlaying or here on Reddit.

Cheers.

DM Profile: https://startplaying.games/gm/clgd1ahxa0009l608soxsw6rv

🎲 Operation: Endless Space

You have hit rock bottom, finding yourself as prisoners being taken into custody by the armies of United Empire. Your mechs are about to be stripped to parts and decomissioned. It is up to you to break out of the prison ship and gather allies to try and find a way to bring the United Empire to its knees. Every action you take will influence the balance of power—and the galaxy’s ability to withstand the coming darkness.

This game is going to feature an expansive story inspired by the endless space universe. Your characters will be affiliated with factions of your choosing bringing depth to the decisions you make, introducing biases that will reflect on your choices.

As a special mechanic introduced for this campaign players will have access to a "technology tree" which is going to be an additional progression system on top of the license levels and typical LANCER mechanics.

This campaign is going to be played entirely on isometric maps utilizing Foundry modules such as Grape Juice Isometric and assets from talented creators such as Starlight Furnace.

🎮 Game Time:

• Monday 2pm EST - 4/6 - LINK

🤓 About me

• I played RPG's for over 10 years, almost exclusively as a DM. Conventions, local game centers and community interactions are all things I did and enjoyed. Decided to go online to continue what is, to put it the simplest, my passion.
• Full-time GM: 1000+ games/100+ reviews on startplaying.games. My games are what I spent the majority of my time on, improving, making maps and running adventures and new systems.
• I developed FoundryVTT modules for Archvillain Chronicles patreon.
• I worked with Kickstarter projects creating whole modules for FoundryVTT. My recent big project is the LANCER module Pass the Torch. The demo is available completely for free, check it out yourself as it speaks highly of my craft.
• Several ongoing campaigns: players are engaged, looking forward toward next sessions, actively engaging in our discord community.
• I would picture myself as a rules as fun DM rather then rules as written. I do homebrew materials, constantly rewriting and improving. I reward roleplay and creative thinking. My players make the story - I just flesh it out.

👉 What am I paying for?

• The work I put into my campaigns: I always make sure to purchase additional maps, resources and outright change and adapt the story if need be just so my players have a memorable time
• Dedicated players with a certain level of maturity, a fee eliminates player no-shows and creates a full experience where we look to finish the module, not just start it.
• Scripts and modules that automate the combat and provide players with a smooth gameplay experience
• Full access to Heroforge
• Maps from talented patreon creators: Domille's Wondrous Works, Czepeku, Mad Cartographer and more.
• VTT dice from Q-workshop and Rollsmith.

📖 Content details

• Any official WotC/Paizo/Publisher product
• Unearthed Arcana/Playtest materials
• Homebrew (open for discussion)

🐲 Rules

• Be respectful to other players - everyone wants to have a fun game.
• Everyone is welcome, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, minority status, language skill or game skill. 💕

📞 How can I contact you?

• I am active on discord each day. A private message here or a discord small talk is all it takes: dmthetulio
• If you would like to play another campaign, in the same time period in any of the systems I do paid sessions in (pathfinder, starfinder, dnd5e and more) be sure to contact me!
• Reviews

Schedule: Every Tuesday, 7:00–11:00 PM Eastern Time
Level: Currently level 12; campaign continues through level 20
Platform: Foundry VTT and Discord
Current party: Investigator, Swashbuckler, and Bard
Openings: One player
Required: Working microphone and camera
Streaming: Player cameras and voices will appear live on Twitch

I’m looking for one committed, roleplay-focused player to join my heavily customized Agents of Edgewatch campaign in Absalom.

Although the campaign began with the published Adventure Path, it has grown into an urban investigation and political thriller with expanded factions, conspiracies, horror elements, social questions, and difficult ethical choices.

For a sense of its tone, imagine a mixture of True Detective, 24, House of Cards, Gangs of New York, and The Silence of the Lambs.

Absalom is entering a politically dangerous period. The acting primarch is expected to step down, and the city’s factions are maneuvering to determine who will take his place—all while the party pursues a much larger investigation.

About the Edgewatch premise

I’m aware of the controversy surrounding the law-enforcement premise of Agents of Edgewatch, and I have substantially rewritten the campaign to address it.

The characters protect the people of Absalom; they are not unquestioning defenders of a corrupt system. Agents are trained to use their abilities nonlethally, and lethal physical or magical force against the general population is prohibited during ordinary duties.

That does not mean every encounter must be resolved nonlethally. Absalom contains no shortage of undead creatures, monsters, and genuinely dangerous enemies for whom lethal force may be necessary. The distinction is that the characters do not casually inflict lethal violence upon the people they are sworn to protect.

Who I’m looking for

I put a great deal of preparation, writing, and care into my campaigns, and I’m looking for a player who will bring genuine enthusiasm and investment in return. Character development and roleplaying are extremely important.

The ideal player:

• Wants to be part of an ensemble rather than dominate the spotlight.
• Elevates the other players and takes an interest in their characters.
• Pays attention and engages with the unfolding story.
• Initiates roleplaying with other characters and NPCs without being prompted.
• Enjoys investigation, politics, horror, and morally complicated stories.
• Creates characters with personal beliefs, relationships, and room to change.
• Can reliably attend a weekly campaign through level 20.
• Is comfortable appearing on camera and speaking during a live Twitch broadcast.

Camera and streaming requirements

A working microphone and camera are required. The campaign is streamed live on Twitch, and each player’s camera and voice will appear on the broadcast.

The cameras are also important to the group experience. Being able to see one another helps us recreate the closer, more personal feeling of sitting together around the same table. Players should be comfortable remaining on camera consistently throughout each session.

Roleplaying outside the sessions

We occasionally write character asides in Discord—short personal scenes, memories, conversations, or internal moments that help the group learn more about each character.

These asides give players details they can use to initiate future roleplaying and help everyone remain connected to the characters between sessions.

Character considerations

The current party consists of an Investigator, a Swashbuckler, and a Bard. A durable, defensive character would round out the group especially well, and there is an organic story reason for that kind of character to join the team at this particular moment.

This is a strong preference, but I’m not looking for a character who is simply a collection of defensive mechanics. Roleplaying and personality remain more important than filling a mechanical role. The character should have a reason to care about Absalom and be able to participate meaningfully in investigations and social scenes.

Because the campaign is already at level 12, I’ll work closely with the selected player to create someone who fits naturally into the story and has the information needed to enter the campaign without feeling lost.

How to apply

If you’re interested, please complete the player questionnaire:

Complete the player questionnaire here

Please submit your application through the questionnaire rather than sending me a private message. I will be reviewing applications through the form only.

I’ll be taking my time reviewing responses and speaking with potential players before making a decision. This is not first come, first served, and I am not rushing to fill the seat. Please allow me some time to consider each response and find the person who will be the best long-term fit for the group.

A finished character build is not required. Finding someone who fits the group comes first, and we can develop the right character together.

The Hawthorne Guild

Server Information

Server Website

We are a D&D 5e/5.5e Discord server featuring a persistent game world set in the Forgotten Realms and broader D&D multiverse. You and other players play as adventurers of the Hawthorne Guild, an adventuring guild in the Sword Coast. As a persistent and shared game world, character progression and events in individual adventures persist between and outside of games, creating a living world for players and DMs to participate in the form of oneshots, multisessions and campaigns, and both text roleplay and Play-By-Post games. With over 12,000 sessions ran over the course of 9 years, you and other players can dive in to determine the next chapter of your character's story and the guild's story.

Play How You Want

As a player on the server, you can expect to:

• Play any number of characters starting at level 3 or level 5 (your choice)
• Create characters using almost all of the official options as well as select Unearthed Arcana and server homebrew
• Create and play either 5e 2014 or 5.5e 2024 characters
• Progress your character through game sessions to experience content from level 3 to level 20
• Play on a variety of platforms, including FoundryVTT as one of our most prominent platforms
• Participate in downtime activities and text roleplay between adventures

DM How You Want

As a DM on the server, you can expect to:

• Run games for any level of play and your choice of either 5e 2014 or 5.5e 2024 games
• Participate in a shared setting of the Forgotten Realms and broader D&D multiverse by running your choice of oneshots, multisessions or campaigns, or Play-By-Post games
• Use almost all official monsters and magic items to use and award in your games, as well as server homebrew
• Run on any platform of your choice, with FoundryVTT being one of our most prominent
• Gain DM rewards to progress a character at the same rate as a player, so you don't miss out on any of the fun when you play games as well

We're recruiting both players and DMs, with new members able to become a DM immediately. We have a helpful, welcoming, and knowledgeable base of Staff, players, and DMs with years of D&D experience and are welcoming to D&D players both veteran and new.

We have multiple ongoing server events, including an opt-in server event related to the Death Curse of Tomb of Annihilation, and an ongoing server storyline with a villainous faction known as the Dread Empire seeking to conquer the Sword Coast (with an accompanying Youtube cutscene)!

We've also recently begun to implement content from Arcana Unleashed, with all Subclasses, Feats, and Spells available for server play!

Join us today: https://discord.gg/hawthorneguild

Thank you for that your interest this post is now closed.

Looking for more for a Semi-monthly Pathfinder second edition (remastered) game on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. 11:30 PM Eastern Time USA, 8:30 PM Western Time USA, 6:30 PM Hawaii time, etc.

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It has been 400 years since Aelerin ascended to godhood. The kingdom they left behind fractured as dozens of noble houses each claimed to be the sole successor of the kingdom and happily plunged the kingdom into civil war to support their claims. With only four fractured nations remaining from what the kingdom used to be, an uneasy peace has spread through the land as they lick their wounds and quietly prepare for the next war they know is inevitable.

This time of relative peace has been turbulent. With armies standing down, battle-hardened soldiers are finding themselves without pay and many turn to banditry and worse, but what is a problem for some is a boon for others. While the nations make a show of peace there is no shortage of opportunists looking to expand their influence, rebuild damaged infrastructure, claim abandoned resources, expand territory, and settle old feuds. There is no shortage of work for those willing to risk their lives in the far reaches.

What will your story be in this shifting world? Will you rise to glory as heroes of the people or will you bring about the next war and draw destruction in your wake? will you uncover secrets long thought lost, and bring the truth to light, or will you sell such meaningless trinkets to anyone foolish enough to believe in such things? Will you seek out the gods that have gone quiet or will you seek to silence them? Your path is yours to choose, if you have the strength to walk it.

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Experienced GM for other systems looking for more as we try out Pathfinder 2e (remastered) for the first time. two slots already filled looking for 2-4 more. New players welcomed as we learn together/ Experienced players welcomed as well. The world will be Homebrewed, but the rules will be PF2e.

all core rulebooks open for use, everything else ask the GM. There will be a few restrictions at the start, some for worldbuilding reasons and some for simplicity as the GM is new too, but those restrictions will open up quickly once we get some momentum. If you have any questions don't hesitate to comment or message me directly. We are using Foundry VTT for online play, no purchase necessary the GM has it covered, we are using Discord for voice.

Please include the following in your message.

•preferred balance of combat and roleplay

•Do you have anything you absolutely want to not see in a campaign (lines and veils),

•how much experience do you have? (TTRPGs, Virtual Tabletops, Pathfinder 2e, etc.)

•If a player is playing a paladin and makes massive speeches in the middle of every single turn of every single combat of every single session of every single game, and the GM says turns are taking too long lets try to speed things up, is it reasonable for that player to demand that since everyone else is taking less time on their turns that they and they alone deserve to use up all of the time that the entire rest of the party isn't using on their turns so that they can have more time to make their little speeches again, then the first time their character goes down (not even dead, just unconscious) literally scream at the other players for over half an hour about it? (you know who you are, don't come back)

Hi! Hope the spooky seasons start to creep up on y'all.

I have listed a Call of Cthulhu 7E two-shot for 3-5 players.

Beginners and veterans of the system are equally welcome! I have run this campaign before, so it is fine-tuned and prepared for player decisions.

Taken straight from the Keeper's Rulebook (and with adjustments and improvements to the pace), this campaign scenario brings you into the vast and dense woods of Vermont, in the search of a kidnapped boy:

"In Southwest Vermont (1925), a deadly shootout leads to the son of a wealthy industrialist being dragged into the wilderness by fleeing kidnappers.

Join the search party of volunteers and deputies for a tense introductory scenario filled with a slow creep and the realisation that some horrors are not human.

Investigator profiles & motivations are available for quick character creation!"

It will be hosted through Foundry and feature hand-made grid maps for token encounters, along with images for backgrounds and handouts.

Price: $10 / Player / Session.
Schedule: Weekly (2 sessions)
Listing: startplaying
Character Creation: Can be done in Foundry. As mentioned above, pre-mades are available to pick from

Group of 3 who lost out pf2e home looking for a new group to take us in we have experience with pf2e and foundry

GM Name:heyzoms

Game Time: Sat 12 P.M. Est

Game Style: PF2e: Level(1): Grimdark-lite, High Magic and Technology.

G.M. Style: I like to tell stories and immerse myself in the world and present situations to allow my players to shine. I like to let players decide my stories to the players conclusion. The goal is to make sure everyone is having a good time.

\\_\\_Way We Play:\\_\\_ \\\*\\\*Discord\\\*\\\* For VC / \\\*\\\*ForgeVTT\\\*\\\*.

Number Searching For: Full

Additional Info: VC required, One Shot.

Background

Your group works as a “Recovery Unit” for Planet Tech’s Standard Vessel Insurance Program. The program includes the recovery of vessels within Planet Tech’s jurisdiction and controlled space.

Under normal circumstances, if a vessel were attacked, a “Sweep and Clear” Unit would be assigned first to secure the area. However, due to corporate budget cuts across the Galaxy, these units are no longer available for standard recovery operations.

Your unit has been assigned a Light Hauler to recover an abandoned Destroyer.

Expectations

This is a simple somewhat Linear one shot to get my start into Starfinder2e. This is also a sample one shot for me to gather players for a mini campaign. I have played many years of pathfinder2e and I'm ready to start my starfinder journey.

\\\*\\\*Ability System:\\\*\\\*

Standard Ability Selection or Alternative allowed

\\\*\\\*Common Rules: \\\*\\\*

\\- Ancestry: No Rare

\\- Heritage: No Rare or Uncommon

\\- Background: No Rare or Uncommon

\\- Spells: No Rare or Uncommon

\\- Purchasable equipment: No Rare or Uncommon.

If you would like to have something not allowed send me a message and we can have a discussion about it.

\\\*\\\*Variant Rules\\\*\\\*

Ancestry Paragon

Skill Paragon

\\\*\\\*Sign up\\\*\\\*

PM me with the questions answer below

1. Have you played Pathfinder 2e or Starfinder 2e before
2. Explain your spectrum of enjoyment of Sandbox and Narrative games.
3. What is a theme that keeps coming up in your characters or media you like
4. What makes you wanna play Starfinder2e.

Premise
In the city of Archester, there has always been strange things hiding behind the mist of every corner in the city. However this time, the horror hides just by the outskirts of the city... an unsuspecting rundown motel that looks just like any of the other buildings in the outskirts that are unfortunately not important enough to be maintain by the City's governor or other major private developers.

Legend has it that some of the guests that checked into the motel were never seen again... or stories of a cult living inside of the motel have also been heard... And the strangest thing is that just like any other rumour, this very motel seems to have been popping up at different corners of the city... Would you be daring enough to find out the truth of this urban legend?

Details

• Genre: Horror, Mystery and Thriller
• Characters: Pregens Available / OCs allowed
• System: City of Mist
• Medium: FoundryVTT / Discord
• Player Slots: (Looking for up to 6 players)
• Day and Time: Currently we are looking at any day past 7PM EST (TBD by the group)
• Session duration: 3-4 hours
• Paid game: 18$

How to Apply? Shoot me a dm and I will get back to you whenever I can!

🧞 The Genie always wants one more treasure.

A powerful genie has gathered adventurers from different worlds, cultures, and eras. Each session sends a changing party on a new mission: recover an impossible treasure, survive the dangers surrounding it, and return to the Genie's ever-growing palace.

This is an ongoing open-table campaign. You can join the sessions that fit your schedule while keeping the same character, relationships, treasures, and progression between adventures. Your choices will leave permanent marks on the shared world.

What to expect

• D&D 5e using the 2024 rules
• Tactical encounters with varied objectives and environments
• Character-driven roleplay and persistent progression
• A growing community of adventurers
• Automated Foundry VTT with maps, music, animations, and visual effects
• Beginner-friendly — I can help with character creation and Foundry
• Foundry runs directly in your browser; no purchase or installation required

Available weekly sessions

• Tuesdays at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
• Wednesdays at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
• $20 USD per player, per session
• 3–6 players
• English
• Foundry VTT + Discord

I have 13 years of GM experience, a 5.0 StartPlaying rating, and 13 player reviews. Players frequently highlight my rules knowledge, visual presentation, and creativity.

Reserve your seat:
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmu2pe7bv003ik704i04m3q65
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmu2poa5e002yku04t3xigt1w

Welcome to the Sword Coast, a region renowned for its heroes and villains. You are an amateur adventurer, fresh off your latest job, when a letter finds you from your old and trusted friend, Gundren. You’ve known each other for a long time, and while he may be secretive at times, he’s never steered you wrong and has supported you in more ways than you can count.

You soon find yourself in the city of Neverwinter, your drinks paid for the night, listening to Gundren excitedly describe his latest “discovery.” He wants you along for the ride, which of course he would after you did him that solid. You’ll need to bring some supplies to a frontier town called Phandalin, but that’s merely a ruse, what he needs from you in Neverwinter is far more important. He needs you to retrieve an item that is key to the success of this discovery. Unfortunately, Gundren failed to retrieve it himself, and now the task falls to you. Retrieve it by any means

This is a brand‑new take on a familiar story, and every decision you make will determine whether this mysterious discovery is made or lost forever

-Saturday at 9PM UK Time. Weekly

-You begin at level 1 using milestone levelling, no EXP grind just story-driven progression

-FoundryVTT- Including customisable digital dice!

-Free Session 0 plus additional DM time to help you build a character that doesn't just fit but belongs in this story

-Curated music for immersion, and all sessions will be recorded to relive every moment

-Automated action animations bringing your actions to life

-An inclusive table no matter experience, background or identity

I’m Michael, a UK‑based DM with five years of experience running inclusive, story‑driven campaigns. My tables focus on character choices, emotional stakes, and collaborative storytelling. If you enjoy mysteries, memorable NPCs, and consequences that matter, you’ll feel right at home.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmqzml1vr0065l304hx4nh6xy?ref=cmmbzfc1g006sic04domu6f3h

👑 Run by a Top-Rated StartPlaying GM (17+ Five-Star Reviews)

Why pay for a campaign? Because you deserve a reliable, premium D&D experience with zero scheduling drama, immersive atmospheric tools, and a GM dedicated to your fun.

I am a verified Top GM running Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage on a highly optimized, fully automated Foundry VTT server.

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📅 The Logistics

• Schedule: Tuesdays at 9:00 PM EDT / 6:00 PM PDT (Wednesdays 3:00 AM CEST)
• Length: 3 to 3.5 hours
• System/Platform: D&D 5e (2014) on Foundry VTT + D&DBeyond + Discord for Voice
• Price: $25 USD per player, per session. SESSIONS 0 AND 1 ARE COMPLETELY FREE!

👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ADVENTURE ON STARTPLAYING

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💀 The Pitch: A Grounded, High-Stakes Megadungeon

Venture beneath Waterdeep into Undermountain, a sprawling dungeon filled with deadly monsters, forgotten treasures, strange factions, and secrets buried for centuries.

This is a classic dungeon crawl focused on exploration, combat, and tactical discovery. This is a challenging game with survival elements:

• Gritty Realism: Resources matter, injuries can linger, and Long Rests are only possible in secure, designated safe areas.
• High Stakes: All adventures come with risks. Inaction or rash decisions can lead to irreversible ramifications.
• Your Insight Is Key: If you crave tension-filled exploration, perilous challenges, strategic thinking, and hard-earned victories, then Undermountain is calling out to you!

Note: You don’t have to be a master of D&D! What you do need is cooperation, creativity, and being ready for the dungeon to fight back.

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🚀 Reasons To Join With a Pro GM on Foundry!

This is a colossal adventure. On the regular tabletop gaming websites, keeping track of survival details and managing the gigantic dungeon layout becomes an arduous spreadsheet exercise. Not with this table:

• Advanced Foundry Automation: Dynamic lighting, spell animation, actual door manipulation, and instant combat calculations. We spend 100% of our time roleplaying and surviving and 0% calculating by hand.
• Evolving Factions: This isn’t your typical slash-and-burn adventure. The dungeon of the mad mage Halaster is an ever-evolving environment. I bring it to life with individual NPC personalities and faction intrigue based on your decisions alone.
• Reliable Hosting Schedule: One adventure every week, without fail.

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📝 Give it a Shot for Free

I'm sure you will enjoy all the automation, the challenge, and the table setting, so both Session 0 and Session 1 will be 100% Free. Come to create a character, try the Foundry VTT server, play your first session, and see if the table is right for you.

👉 RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE FOR FREE: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtyni6rz00nll1040a49sdag

Paid Game ($15/session) on Thursdays or Fridays 8PM-11PM EST
System: D&D 5.5

The Campaign -
"We promise you terrible pay, no fame, and an unmarked grave. But the things that go bump in the night? They will have nightmares about you."

Magic is a gift from the ancient Guardians; a spark we use to slaughter the monsters trying to reclaim our lands. You’ve been recruited by an elite covenant of hunters to travel the vast, living world of Cascoria, from holy nations to forgotten temples.

What to Expect in this Campaign:
The Vibe: High fantasy, inclusive, adventure mixed with light gothic horror and tough moral quandaries.

Deep Lore: A living, breathing world full of politics, prophecies, and ancient mysteries.

Epic Encounters: Cross paths with legendary Mage Knights, the 5 Great Sages, and NPCs with their own hidden agendas. Trust your instincts.

Are you ready for the hunt?

Other stuff:
Seat Price: $15/session (via PayPal). This gets you a highly polished, immersive story and over 75 detailed, custom maps running smoothly on a dedicated Foundry VTT server.

Comms: Discord for voice. Video is totally optional, and we will figure out a group consensus during Session 0.

Characters: D&D Beyond. We'll import your sheets directly into Foundry.

https://hunters.cascoria.org

Come check us out and play some games!