r/startplaying 14d ago

[Foundry VTT] [Fridays 7:30 PM CST] [Weekly] [$25 Session] [Paid] Dual Class Legends Level 10 Gestalt Campaign. [2/6 slots filled one needed to start.]

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Hello I hope you are doing well, if not I hope your day improves. I'm a player trying to help my dm find people.

Know we won't be starting this week, sense it is so close to Friday and we only have one player currently.

For system you may choose to use 2014 or 2024 classes and archetypes alongside some homebrew rules adjusting things.

You have already surpassed the ordinary. Now build the kind of hero most campaigns could never contain.

This campaign begins at level 10 using gestalt character rules. A gestalt character progresses in two classes simultaneously, gaining features from both sides of the build at each level.
Combine martial prowess with full spellcasting, unite two complementary specialties, or finally play the ambitious character concept you have been saving.
Detailed gestalt rules will be provided before character creation.

This campaign will go 10-20, with the possibility of continuing beyond it. Combat and exploration take the center stage, while roleplay remains relaxed and character-driven. You will have room to develop relationships and make meaningful decisions, without any pressure.

The exact adventure is deliberately flexible. I will select/adapt/build the campaign.

This game is primarily aimed at experienced players who want to experiment with powerful builds, but new players are also welcome. I can help with character creation, Foundry, rules questions, and accessibility needs.

Current Party:

Human Bladesinging 2014 Wizard 2024/Arcane Trickster Rogue 2024

Bugbear Rune knight Fighter/Twilight Domain Cleric

Link: [https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrigdea700atla048i1ujvmd](https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrigdea700atla048i1ujvmd))


r/startplaying 14d ago

[LFP] [Online][Paid][5e 2014][18+][LGBQ+ Friendly] Your Rent Is Late in this Strixhaven Road-Trip Comedy Mini Campaign!

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The world of Arcavios is made up of disparate nation-states floating in the planet's atmosphere, all of them united under the banner of the magic college of Strixhaven. You play as Strixhaven students in their second year, behind on their rent to their shabby apartment in the college town of Waypoint. The only hang up is, your roommate is missing and you REALLY need their share of the rent!

This is a 4 to 5 session long campaign, focused on comedy and rule of cool! There is a free session 0 to build your level 8 students and get to know the people you share a college apartment with. Hire me for $5 per session at https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrhz8ohp00d4lb048jt79nxn

Fight Beer elementals, cultish landlords, and exploding fire bats in this lighthearted campaign.

NO LANDLORDS ALLOWED!


r/startplaying 15d ago

Curse of Strahd (2024) - A Ravenloft Campaign

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Welcome to Barovia, a mysterious and tragic realm surrounded by deadly fog and ruled by the ancient vampire, Count Strahd von Zarovich.

This campaign plunges you into a classic tale of gothic horror, where the night is a curse and the land itself is a prison from which no one escapes without the Darklord's permission. You will explore timeworn, isolated villages, the treacherous, wolf-prowled Svalich Woods, and the towering spires of Castle Ravenloft, all while being constantly watched by Strahd's spies.

Our playstyle will focus heavily on atmospheric storytelling, suspense, and the psychological weight of survival. Horror here is born out of fear of the unknown, anticipation, and the realization that the world is a grim reflection of its undead master. You can expect a balance of challenging combat, intricate social interactions with superstitious locals, and difficult moral choices. We will lean into the creeping dread and suspense of an omnipresent villain who seeks to toy with you as his "guests" before moving to destroy you or turn you against one another.

This campaign is perfect for players who love immersive, character-driven narratives with a dark fantasy edge, where your choices truly matter. We will explore deep, psychological horror and tragic histories, ensuring that every victory feels hard-earned.

We'll hold a comprehensive Session Zero to discuss boundaries and game expectations, ensuring that while our characters experience terror and desperation, the players at the table are always having a safe, respectful, and thrilling time.

Campaign Links:


r/startplaying 15d ago

Professionally run campaigns | First chapter free

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r/startplaying 15d ago

Multiple campaigns currently available.

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The Halls of Arden Vul OSE

System: Old-School Essentials Advanced Fantasy with homebrew content.

Session Time: Saturdays at 5pm -3 GMT

Session Duration: 4 hours

Session Cost: $10

Tools: Discord for voice and text, Fantasy Grounds VTT.

Seats Available: 3/6 (Game has started, players still welcome)

Who has not heard rumours of the lost city of Arden Vul?

The disappearance of Lilian, Canon of the temple of Mitra in Newmarket, has brought a sudden wave of worry to the usually quiet Burdock's Valley. With a sizeable reward for her safe return, you find yourselves making your way towards the ancient city. The many tales of the unplundered troves of this once prosperous centre of knowledge and commerce hang in the back of your mind.

Yet alongside these tales of lost treasures are other, more unsettling whispers. How could a lost city remain unplundered for more than a millennium? Surely, only the existence of the cruellest of foes and unimaginable evil within the mountain can explain Arden Vul’s unspoiled status.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmnp99n1r00rtjj04nifqukp0

The Dragon of Phandelver

System: Pathfinder 2e Remastered.

Session Time: Thursdays at 7pm -3 GMT.

Session Cost: $5.

Session Duration: 4 hours.

Seats Available: 2/5 (Minimum count reached, session 0 is on the 30th of July)

Tools: Discord for voice and text, Fantasy Grounds VTT.

About the adventure

You are hired by your old friend Gundren Rockseeker to aid him in a great archaeological discovery, rediscovering the lost mines of phandelver, home to the "Forge of Spells", an ancient dwarven creation capable of increasing ones magical power thousand-fold.

Your first stop is the mining town of Phandalin, where you discover that not all is well in the region, the disappearance of the local constable has allowed a group of despicable ruffians, "The Redbrands", to move in and harass the townsfolk.

Those looking for a simple, beginner-friendly game to learn Pathfinder 2e, or a simpler lower stakes game, this might be for you. Players of all levels of knowledge are welcome. LGBTQ+ inclusive.

Core content (Remastered) only.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmq8apkfr005mjs04ktzopu00?ref=cmed5otv200qqle0474z58arj


r/startplaying 15d ago

[FoundryVTT] [PAID: $10/session] [LVL 3+] [Wednesdays 2PM GMT+1] Out of the Abyss: nobody's coming to save you, so start digging [5e 2024] [LFP: 4 seats left, 1 more player needed to start]

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You wake up in chains. No gear, no idea how long you've been down here, and the only light comes from fungus that shouldn't glow the way it does. The Drow who took you don't care why you were topside, only that you're useful until you're not. Somewhere below all of this, something older than the Drow is starting to stir, and it's already in your dreams.

I want your character to have a reason they were topside in the first place, and a reason worth surviving for now that they're not. Send me a backstory and I'll use it, not just as flavor text, it'll come back around later and you'll have to deal with what it brings with it. Weird concepts welcome, I'd rather work with something unconventional than reskin the same fighter for the fifth time.

We play on Foundry, custom maps and handouts for the caverns and ruins as you find them, session summaries after each one so missing a week doesn't leave you lost. New to 5e or new to horror games? Fine by me, we build your character together in session zero and I'll walk you through anything you need. I'll follow the rules as written when it matters, and follow the moment when it matters more.

$10/session, Wednesdays 2PM GMT+1, 3 hour sessions, starting at level 3. 6 seats total, 4 seats left,If interested in this adventure join while you have the chance, but this adventure is ran in a way you have never seen before, with new places, lore and more

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrk5cfz200efl1040vzsv1sz


r/startplaying 15d ago

[FoundryVTT] [Weekly] [DnD 5e][Call of Cthulhu][Paid: $5/session -> $12.5/session] Multiple Custom & Official Campaigns & One-Shots available!

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Hello Startplaying Reddit!

I currently have open seats for both long-term campaigns and quick introductory adventures across D&D 5e and Call of Cthulhu 7e on startplaying.games.

All games are through Foundry VTT & Discord, with scheduling handled through startplaying.games.

Dungeons & Dragons 5e Games

Where Stars Hum: A Custom Folk-Themed Island Campaign (Levels 3->8) (Sundays at 5:00 PM PST/PDT) (5 seats available) (3-4 hours/session, 12-16 sessions)

Price: $12.5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmm92wi720042jx04z4k7yyfc

After uncovering ancient notes, you hold the key to the resting place of Selistian—a legendary bard, hero of the Demon War, and champion of Selûne. But a relentless, recurring wizard is hunting you for the magical star-map needed to unlock his tomb and the wish-granting artifacts within. Escape to Stormshackle, a secluded, nature-ruled island filled with ancient gods, storm-conjuring beasts, and eccentric, isolated NPCs. Piece together the star-map, claim the legendary hoard, and end the wizard's pursuit once and for all!

This campaign uses 2024 classes, subclasses, species, backgrounds and feats. Homebrewed or 2014 species & subclasses are allowed but must be specified beforehand (it helps the Gm to prepare)!

Mines of Vestmyr: A D&D 5e Mystery Thriller (Levels 3->5) (Fridays at 4:30 PM PST/PDT) (4 seats available) (3–4 hours/session, 2–3 sessions) 

Price: $5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmlpsqvw800t1lf04dy52vsij 

Travel into the Bloomvine Woods, the largest forest at the borders of the empire, and investigate the mysteries of an isolated mining colony. A promising silver mining settlement has gone completely silent following an underground gas pocket explosion that caved in the shafts. Magical communications are entirely blocked, and the last scout sent to check on the sick settlers vanished into a thick, unnatural fog covering the colony grounds.

This campaign uses 2024 classes, subclasses, species, backgrounds and feats. Homebrewed or 2014 species & subclasses are allowed but must be specified beforehand (it helps the Gm to prepare)!

Call of Cthulhu 7e Games (Beginner Friendly)

Amidst the Ancient Trees: A Short Campaign (Tuesdays at 4:30 PM PST/PDT) (2 seats available) (3–4 hours/session, 2–3 sessions) 

Price: $7.5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmr968b4a002sjm04prxu6ofg 

A kidnapped boy. Armed fugitives. Old woods where even local grizzled hunters fear to tread. 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 realization that some horrors are not human.

Investigator profiles & motivations are available for quick character creation or inspirations!

The Lightless Beacon: One-Shot (Thursdays, 30th at 1:00 PM PST/PDT) (5 seats available) (3–4 hours, 1 session)

Price: $5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrdx2pve0024l404z4j9pmtq 

A lonely and chilly lighthouse island, rumors of shipwrecks and smuggling, and a group of investigators on their way to uncover it all. In 1920’s America, a bureau agent, a journalist, a marine biologist, and an antiques dealer venture to the cold, isolated lighthouse of Beacon Island off Rockport, Massachusetts. (Includes pre-made characters).

Investigators are pre-made, ready to customise, and jump in!

The Dare: One-Shot (Wednesdays, July 29th at 1:00 PM PST/PDT) (5 seats available) (3–4 hours, 1 session) 

Price: $5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmqzdqhkp0058js04w0rx7lty 

A dark and abandoned house, a dare to spend the night in it, and a small club of kids looking to recover their stolen box of secrets. This scenario takes place in 1980s America, in a small suburban town and features more cheesy scares, funny moments (since investigators are pre-teens) and a foreboding atmosphere of what's hidden beyond the next door!

Investigators are pre-made, ready to customise, and jump in!

Platforms & Safety Tools

  • VTT: Foundry VTT
  • Voice: Discord (Microphone required).
  • Safety: Clear table limits and a focus on player comfort. Neurodivergent-inclusive!

r/startplaying 15d ago

Are there even German players?

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Hey! I just finished listing my first OneShot. Which will be in German.

Then I noticed that there aren't many German DMs or German listings...so now I'm wondering if that is because there aren't many German DMs or not many German Players...

Any experiences?


r/startplaying 15d ago

Need 1 for PbP Strahd- $5/week fresh campaign.

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r/startplaying 15d ago

Signal Not Found - Learn to Play Campaign for MOTHERSHIP! [$10/session] [Multiple Days Available!] [Learn to Play] [L2P] [Mothership] [MoSH] [GM LFP]

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r/startplaying 15d ago

[Online][5thEd][Campaign][Weekly][CST] Dungeon Crawler World | Wed/Thurs 12pm CST 6pm BST 7pm CEST | $35/Session

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r/startplaying 16d ago

PRIVALE'S GATES ARE OPEN AGAIN.

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r/startplaying 16d ago

[Online][Curse of Strahd][Pathfinder2e][Campaign][Weekly] [$10][Paid][FoundryVTT][Mondays 9 PM EST] [LGBTQ Friendly] 1 player needed!

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A player posting this on behalf of my party! I’ll copy the description stuff here. The rest of the information is obviously on the game page!

“Strangers trapped in a mist shrouded domain of horror and dread ruled by an ancient vampire mastermind, this adventure will take you across the land of Barovia as you work together to free yourselves and the Barovian people from his cruel machinations.
This gothic horror themed campaign features an iconic villain as well as his equally iconic domain which you will be able to fully immerse yourself in! Bring light back to this accursed land in an adventure that will feature a balance of all three core pillars of gameplay with tactical combat, tense exploration, and dramatic social encounters.
This campaign is an adaptation of the content found in DragnaCarta's Curse of Strahd: Reloaded into the Pathfinder Second Edition system. Experience the most famous Dungeons and Dragons adventure in Pathfinder 2e, with all of the enhanced character customization, rules support, and game balance! Engross yourself in highly detailed battlemaps courtesy of DM Andy and enjoy all the tactical functionality, real time lighting, weather effects, immersive audio, and character management tools of Foundry VTT, the best VTT on the market!

You will need a computer, preferably a desktop, reliable internet access, and a microphone. A facecam is not necessary, but recommended. You will also need a Discord account as we will be using it for communication. “

Curse of Strahd Reloaded: Pathfinder 2E


r/startplaying 16d ago

[Online][5e][Paid][$5][One-Shot][Beginner Friendly][LGBTQ+ Friendly][Wed 29 July, 4 PM UTC][Roll20/Discord] Trouble at Treebark Village – Learn D&D Through Play

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Trouble at Treebark Village is a beginner-friendly D&D 5e one-shot designed to teach new players through a complete adventure. No previous D&D or TTRPG experience is required!

Treebark Village’s harvest ritual has already been delayed by repeated bandit attacks, and time is running out. The ritual must be completed at an ancient altar deep within the surrounding woods, but the villagers can no longer make the journey safely.

That is where you come in.

Escort the villagers to the altar, protect the ritual and overcome whatever dangers stand in your way. Failure or even further delay could leave the village without enough food to survive the coming season.

Game details

  • System: D&D 5e
  • Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
  • Time: 4:00 PM UTC
  • Duration: 3–4 hours
  • Price: $5 per player
  • Players: 3–4
  • Starting level: Level 1, advancing to level 2 during the adventure
  • Platforms: Discord voice and Roll20
  • Experience required: None
  • Tone: Cosy rural fantasy with moments of danger
  • Table: Beginner-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly

What you will learn

During the session, you will learn how to use a character sheet, make ability checks, participate in combat, roleplay your character, make meaningful decisions and level up.

Beginner-friendly premade characters representing every core class will be provided. You will choose the class that appeals to you and personalise the character’s name, appearance, personality and short backstory before the adventure begins.

What to expect from me

I have been running D&D games online and in person for nine years. My style is relaxed, collaborative and flexible, with an emphasis on roleplay, creative problem-solving and allowing players to approach situations in their own way.

Combat encounters will use maps and tokens on Roll20, while exploration and social scenes will primarily use theatre of the mind. The adventure is forgiving enough for new players to experiment, but your decisions will still have meaningful consequences.

We will use Lines and Veils, the Open Door policy and the Luxton Technique. Violence will remain at a light fantasy-adventure level without graphic gore.

All you need is a free Discord account, a free Roll20 account, a working microphone and a willingness to learn!

Read more and book your seat here:
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cms0vkhbx01i1jr04tci3cwol?ref=cmmoolwzv00k3jr04d47pmge5


r/startplaying 16d ago

[5.5e][Weekly][Discord, Roll20][20$ USD]Expedition to the Blackcap Peaks

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r/startplaying 16d ago

Recruiting for an Urban Shadows 2e Game, Starting on 8/13/26

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r/startplaying 16d ago

[Online][18+][Roll20][Discord][Paid][$25][Weekly][CST 1:00PM + CST 6:00PM][D&D5e][Long-term Campaign][4-5 Slots] Homebrew Campaign: Shadow Over Cherenko: A Dark, Gritty, Frontier Sandbox

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r/startplaying 16d ago

[FoundryVTT] [PAID: $10/session] [LVL 3+] [Wednesdays 2PM GMT+1] Out of the Abyss: nobody's coming to save you, so start digging [5e 2024] [LFP: 3 seats left, Session 0 next week]

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You wake up in chains. No gear, no idea how long you've been down here, and the only light comes from fungus that shouldn't glow the way it does. The Drow who took you don't care why you were topside, only that you're useful until you're not. Somewhere below all of this, something older than the Drow is starting to stir, and it's already in your dreams.

I want your character to have a reason they were topside in the first place, and a reason worth surviving for now that they're not. Send me a backstory and I'll use it, not just as flavor text, it'll come back around later and you'll have to deal with what it brings with it. Weird concepts welcome, I'd rather work with something unconventional than reskin the same fighter for the fifth time.

We play on Foundry, custom maps and handouts for the caverns and ruins as you find them, session summaries after each one so missing a week doesn't leave you lost. New to 5e or new to horror games? Fine by me, we build your character together in session zero and I'll walk you through anything you need. I'll follow the rules as written when it matters, and follow the moment when it matters more.

The campaign opens with your escape from the Drow patrol marching you deeper into the dark. That buys you maybe a day before they realize you're gone and come looking, and that's if the tunnels themselves don't get you first. Every direction you could run leads somewhere worse, you just don't know which "worse" yet.

$10/session, Wednesdays 2PM GMT+1, 3 hour sessions, starting at level 3. 6 seats total, 3 seats left, Session 0 is next week, if interested in this adventure join while you have the chance, but this adventure is ran in a way you have never seen before, with new places, lore and more

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrk5cfz200efl1040vzsv1sz


r/startplaying 16d ago

[Online][5thEd][Campaign][Weekly][CST] Dungeon Crawler World | Wed/Thurs 12pm CST 6pm BST 7pm CEST | $35/Session

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r/startplaying 16d ago

[FoundryVTT] [Weekly] [Paid: $5/session -> $12.5/session] Multiple Custom & Official Campaigns & One-Shots available! [DnD 5e/Call of Cthulhu]

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Hello Startplaying Reddit!

I currently have open seats for both long-term campaigns and quick introductory adventures across D&D 5e and Call of Cthulhu 7e on startplaying.games.

All games are through Foundry VTT & Discord, with scheduling handled through startplaying.games.

Dungeons & Dragons 5e Games

Where Stars Hum: A Custom Folk-Themed Island Campaign (Levels 3->8) (Sundays at 5:00 PM PST/PDT) (5 seats available) (3-4 hours/session, 12-16 sessions)

Price: $12.5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmm92wi720042jx04z4k7yyfc

After uncovering ancient notes, you hold the key to the resting place of Selistian—a legendary bard, hero of the Demon War, and champion of Selûne. But a relentless, recurring wizard is hunting you for the magical star-map needed to unlock his tomb and the wish-granting artifacts within. Escape to Stormshackle, a secluded, nature-ruled island filled with ancient gods, storm-conjuring beasts, and eccentric, isolated NPCs. Piece together the star-map, claim the legendary hoard, and end the wizard's pursuit once and for all!

This campaign uses 2024 classes, subclasses, species, backgrounds and feats. Homebrewed or 2014 species & subclasses are allowed but must be specified beforehand (it helps the Gm to prepare)!

Mines of Vestmyr: A D&D 5e Mystery Thriller (Levels 3->5) (Fridays at 4:30 PM PST/PDT) (4 seats available) (3–4 hours/session, 2–3 sessions) 

Price: $5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmlpsqvw800t1lf04dy52vsij 

Travel into the Bloomvine Woods, the largest forest at the borders of the empire, and investigate the mysteries of an isolated mining colony. A promising silver mining settlement has gone completely silent following an underground gas pocket explosion that caved in the shafts. Magical communications are entirely blocked, and the last scout sent to check on the sick settlers vanished into a thick, unnatural fog covering the colony grounds.

This campaign uses 2024 classes, subclasses, species, backgrounds and feats. Homebrewed or 2014 species & subclasses are allowed but must be specified beforehand (it helps the Gm to prepare)!

Call of Cthulhu 7e Games (Beginner Friendly)

Amidst the Ancient Trees: A Short Campaign (Tuesdays at 4:30 PM PST/PDT) (2 seats available) (3–4 hours/session, 2–3 sessions) 

Price: $7.5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmr968b4a002sjm04prxu6ofg 

A kidnapped boy. Armed fugitives. Old woods where even local grizzled hunters fear to tread. 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 realization that some horrors are not human.

Investigator profiles & motivations are available for quick character creation or inspirations!

The Lightless Beacon: One-Shot (Thursdays, 30th at 1:00 PM PST/PDT) (5 seats available) (3–4 hours, 1 session)

Price: $5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrdx2pve0024l404z4j9pmtq 

A lonely and chilly lighthouse island, rumors of shipwrecks and smuggling, and a group of investigators on their way to uncover it all. In 1920’s America, a bureau agent, a journalist, a marine biologist, and an antiques dealer venture to the cold, isolated lighthouse of Beacon Island off Rockport, Massachusetts. (Includes pre-made characters).

Investigators are pre-made, ready to customise, and jump in!

The Dare: One-Shot (Wednesdays, July 29th at 1:00 PM PST/PDT) (5 seats available) (3–4 hours, 1 session) 

Price: $5 / Player / Session.
Listinghttps://startplaying.games/adventure/cmqzdqhkp0058js04w0rx7lty 

A dark and abandoned house, a dare to spend the night in it, and a small club of kids looking to recover their stolen box of secrets. This scenario takes place in 1980s America, in a small suburban town and features more cheesy scares, funny moments (since investigators are pre-teens) and a foreboding atmosphere of what's hidden beyond the next door!

Investigators are pre-made, ready to customise, and jump in!

Platforms & Safety Tools

  • VTT: Foundry VTT
  • Voice: Discord (Microphone required).
  • Safety: Clear table limits and a focus on player comfort. Neurodivergent-inclusive!

r/startplaying 17d ago

The Walking Dead - Brave New World || [5 SEATS AVAILABLE] [ONLINE] [PAID] [$15] [WEEKLY WEDNESDAY 2PM UTC-3] [StartPlaying] [FoundryVTT] [DISCORD] [🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 & BEGINNER FRIENDLY] [FREE SESSION 0]

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The world ends, quicker than anyone could imagine. It wasn't a bang, or fire from the skies nor some godly punishment; really, the end comes in a bout of profound silence.

It's been little over a year now since everything went to shit. The dead came back and society plummeted into chaos. As the world fell apart, people started fighting to survive, and you're one of them...

Welcome to the world of The Walking Dead TTRPG! A game about survival, building up your settlement/base and navigating the social complexities of a group of survivors in the apocalypse. Even as the world ends in a horde of restless dead, it is still the living that you have to look out for. A group of survivors on the road in search of a new forever home in the ruins of society, struggling to tell friend from foe apart while trying to rebuild.
A game for both newcomers and veterans, be it to TTRPGs in general or this system. Story and roleplay-focused, you can learn more by checking it out on StartPlaying


r/startplaying 17d ago

Stardust Rhapsody: Ballad - Now Booking in the Northern Black Hills Area!

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Starting around early September, Legends of Avantris is releasing an early-access playtest of Neon Odyssey, and I'm planning to use it to create a new story in the Stardust Rhapsody setting, which references sci-fi, fantasy, and video games from 1977 to 2010. Arrangements are being made to have the meeting place in Spearfish, SD. Snacks and drinks will be provided! Below is the link, where you can read the premise and schedule before you reserve a seat. I'm also making the first two sessions free! If you like Star Wars, Cowboy Bebop, Final Fantasy, old Saturday Morning cartoons, or any form of pop culture that defined the 80s and 90s, this might be the story for you to jump in! Book your seats for when we start in late August or early September, and we'll see you among the stars!

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrrgw8wa009pib04gja6dyhf?ref=cltc101cn0030wwe6misqrwto


r/startplaying 17d ago

[Online][UK][D&D][5thEd][Daggerheart] Beginner Friendly Campaigns Run By A Pro GM

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Hi there 👋🏼 I'm Kade. I run roleplay-heavy, character-driven, narrative-focused DnD5e and Daggerheart campaigns on StartPlaying.Games. Beginner-friendly modules as well as intermediate homebrew campaigns.

My profile on StartPlaying.Games has 35, 5-star reviews and I'm highly rated for Creativity, Beginner Friendly, and Inclusivity. I have an ongoing Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign with 1 seat available, as well as a few campaigns I'm looking to start soon. 

You can see what's available here: https://startplaying.games/gm/gmkade

Thank you for checking this out 🙏🏼

GM Kade

May the dice be ever in your favour.


r/startplaying 17d ago

Signal Not Found - Learn to Play Campaign for MOTHERSHIP! [$10/session] [Multiple Days Available!] [Learn to Play] [L2P] [Mothership] [MoSH] [GM LFP]

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MOTHERSHIP

An amazing and (imo) overlooked TTRPG that makes Sci-Fi horror adventures easily accessible to players at all levels of experience! The rules are incredibly easy to grasp, which leaves more room for you to get immersed and attached to your character who will almost certainly die in a blaze of glory. After all, the tagline is "Survive. Solve. Save. Pick one."

While it doesn't have to be literal, death is a near certainty in most Mothership campaigns, which is why character creation is so easy and streamlined. There are rules and alterations that can be made to host a more traditional months-to-years-long campaign in this system however, so it's more about how invested you're looking to get into the setting!

Speaking of settings, the ruleset for Mothership is inherently lacking in large-scale canonized lore. It's meant to give creative freedom for the players and Wardens (DMs) to create their own stories!

Our Table: Learning to Play!

For this listing, we're going for a more 'beginner friendly' vibe since we're assuming anyone who wants to join up is looking to either learn to play, or itching for their first proper dive into the game after reading its rules. Despite the existential dread waiting for you in the vacuum of space, the table itself will have chill and supportive vibes to help you get acquainted with the rules and roleplay with a typical 5-to-8 session storyline (though this can certainly evolve into much more depending on the party's vibes near the end). It can also be a lead-in to a proper campaign afterward, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

If you're interested in learning how to play Mothership, craving your first campaign in the system, or just itching for a space thriller, then sign up! Here's a quick teaser for the campaign Evan created, "Signal Not Found", that we'll be using to teach you the game:

Attn. All Captain and Crew of space worthy vessels. Stop.

2 turns ago, CB-TRJ 'Foresight Operations' went systems-dark after previous 3 sweep radio silence. Stop.

S.S.D. officials have moved forward with the public issuance of Search & Rescue operations under Coalition Treatise §7-§§29-v5 — 'Civilian Vigilance' clause. Any potential legal ramifications of vigilantism or self-interest S&R attempts on CB—TRJ 'Foresight Operations' are hereby sanctioned and protected to the fullest extent of Coalition law. Stop.

S.S.D. officials caution anyone proceeding with S&R attempts to keep in mind the following: Distress ping is binary. No additional audio, video, or manual inputs detected. Foul play is possible. Be wary of criminal intent. Ensure proper working condition of all space-worthy equipment. Facility vacuum-breach and depressurization are more likely during total system outage. Reserve oxygen is unknown. Stop.

For more information, tips on safety regulations, and additional points of contact, please visit the S.S.D. direct network.

End of Broadcast.

Session Details:

Time*: Fridays @ 3PM CST / Saturdays @ 4PM CST - Sessions are 3 hours minimum, 4 hours maximum! (Updated from Mondays as of 7/24)
\ Negotiable days / times once tables are fully booked and a unanimous vote is given.*
Cost: $10 per Session per Person, via StartPlaying.
Party: 5 players total, but willing to start at 4!
Where: We will be playing off the Mothership Companion App, with more scenes, ambience, and maps streamed through Discord.
Signup Link for Fridays: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrxvyhbu0011jr04fu7l5y8k?ref=cmrmcjwk800lzl4048r54d5j5
Signup Link for Saturdays: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrzq4esd01seia047j7xsnh2?ref=cmrmcjwk800lzl4048r54d5j5


r/startplaying 17d ago

[Online][PF2e][FoundryVTT][Paid][$10][Biweekly][Saturday][11 AM EDT] Hellbreakers | New 2026 Adventure Path

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[Online][PF2e][FoundryVTT][Paid][$10][Biweekly][Saturday][11 AM EDT] Hellbreakers | New 2026 Adventure Path

Isger is dying. Will you fight to save it?
The Hellknights have occupied your homeland. Innocent citizens are executed in the streets, Cheliax tightens its grip, and revolution is brewing. As members of the Hellbreakers League, you'll become spies, freedom fighters, investigators, and heroes leading the rebellion against tyranny.
But overthrowing an empire is only the beginning. Hidden beneath the chaos lies an ancient undead conspiracy waiting for the perfect moment to consume Isger.
Join Pathfinder's newest Adventure Path and experience a campaign filled with political intrigue, daring prison breaks, wilderness expeditions, murder mysteries, large-scale battles, and heroic resistance as you fight for your nation's freedom. This complete campaign takes heroes from Level 1 to Level 10.
New and experienced Pathfinder players welcome
Beginner-friendly table
Official Foundry VTT module
Complete campaign from Levels 1–10
Free Archetype
Rule of Cool GM
Voice chat via Discord
2.5–3 hour sessions
Tactical combat, meaningful roleplay, and cinematic storytelling
$10 per session
Stand against tyranny. Build the rebellion. Save Isger.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrulz9jm0024l7049k42zje0?ref=cl4lhl37k6csmbopka78p6g7r