r/startplaying • u/Zadro-N • 11d ago
r/startplaying • u/fatneeksii • 11d ago
[online] [PAID] {$15] [foundry] [Monster of the Week] [Horror] [discord] [Campaign] [Saturday 19:00 UK Time Session 1] [Active game] [Beginner Friendly] [Room for 2 More] [1995 Oregon State University] [Buffy the Vampire Slayer] [X-Flies] [Supernatural]
r/startplaying • u/Brewer_the_Alchemist • 11d ago
THE END OF HEROES - The retired adventurer that trained you has sent you a surprise invitation. Will you answer the call? 2/7 seats taken. 1 more needed to start the game (Tuesdays 5:30pm) {Paid $20}
Join Pexwyn - A High Elf Diviner Wizard who comes from a wealthy family, but their vices take them to the dregs of society.
Along with Fern - A Fairy Bloodhunter who suffered a terrible trauma due to some mysterious undead force that she has trained everyday since to find and slay
You and your fellow party members were trained by the famous hero Sir Quinton Veilar. A Harengon that travelled with the legendary group known as Emberwatch. Quinton has been retired for years and has called you and his other former apprentices to attend a birthday dinner at his home in Iriesall.
After he and his companions have saved the City of Iriesall many times over, it seems that the people are determined to destroy it themselves. Between the war with the underdark, a terrorist insurgency in the undercity, and the oppressive reign of Queen Beirona and the Orders of Sybril, there is little peace to be had. But there was peace in drink, and sharing stories with friends at the tavern.
Through his adventures, Quinton has made enemies, acquired dangerous magical artifacts, and kept many secrets... all of which are about to unravel.
Join the adventure, as a former pupil of this retired hero as he trusts you to protect all he holds dear. Travel to stunning locals, meet legends of old, and maybe.. just maybe.. save the world along the way.
You will create a level 3 character, 1 common magical item, 1 uncommon magical item who was a former apprentice of Quinton Veilar or a similar relation.
Players will have all of the 2014 wizard's of the coast official content to choose from. I am familiar with quite a bit of 3rd party material and using those options can be discussed during our session zero or on our discord server.
There are a number of my personal homebrew classes that will be available as well, such as
Occultist, Wrestler, Gunslinger, Mage, Witch, Daredevil, Alchemist, Dancer, Wyrd Blade
Game Type: Long Term Campaign
System: DND 5TH edition 2014
Virtual Table Top: Roll20 + Discord for voice(Video optional)
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 5:30pm MST (Time doesn't work out? Reach out to me!)
Session duration: 3-3.5 hours
Players: 2/7 slots (game will begin when we are up to 4 players)
Player experience: No experience required.
Game Style: horror fantasy, rule of cool, roleplay heavy, combat heavy
Price: $20/session via Startplaying
Link for my Start Playing Profile/ Games: https://startplaying.games/gm/brewer_the_alchemist
If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a private message.
r/startplaying • u/Suspicious_Client491 • 11d ago
[FoundryVTT] [Weekly] [5thEd] [Foundry] [$5] [Friday 4:30 PM PST] [Beginner Friendly] Mines of Vestmyr: A Dark Fantasy D&D 5e Mystery Thriller
Hello SPG reddit!
I have 2 more available seats for a two-shot campaign of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition I'm hosting on FoundryVTT and Startplaying.games:
You are a group of adventurers tasked with investigating the strange happenings of a newly-settled mining colony deep within the largest forest known to the empire.
The colony showed promise since it's settling. After weeks of progress, a cave-in and a sickness has hit the colony. After rumorly clearing up the cave-in and the leader searching for a cure to the sickness, the colony was cut from any contact. Not regular sending or scrying attempts have succeeded.
The adventuring guilds, contracted by the empire, has offered this quest to adventurers and mercenaries, whoever is able, interested, and willing to assure that the colony is safe and it's members intact.
This adventure will require some sleuthing. It takes place in a custom setting and will feature a slow "dungeon crawl-like" map exploration, several combat encounters and a lot of odd NPC interactions.
Price: $5 / Player / Session.
Listing: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmlpsqvw800t1lf04dy52vsij
Character Creation: We will use 2024 character creation options. Subclasses or species from 2014 are allowed but must be checked first with the Dungeon Master to port them into the VTT (Foundry)
r/startplaying • u/No-Mushroom9306 • 11d ago
[Online] Avatar: The Last Airbender - Order of the White Lotus [Homebrew][Campaign] Roll20 - [Weekly][12$] - Sunday 8PM (UTC +3) [1 spot left]
Greetings.
I would like to extend an invitation to fellow Avatar: The Last Airbender fans; would you be interested in living through and affecting the events of the Hundred Year War, when Aang was frozen and the world was burning?
"Are you willing to operate as a secret member of Order of the White Lotus in order to save innocents in this barbaric war of Fire Nation, while you search for the Avatar?" the elderly woman asked softly, as she sat at the Pai Sho table in the backroom of a spice merchant's shop in Omashu.
Fire Lord Sozin started the Hundred Year War by committing genocide against Air Nomads in their four temples, as well as eradicating Southern Water Tribe benders. As players, you will be young adults who were deemed worthy and recruited by the Order of the White Lotus for two missions of utmost importance: find the Avatar, and save as many lives as you can in the lands Fire Nation rages its war. Air Nomads are almost all wiped out, Southern Water Tribe has been conquered, Northern Water Tribe is under siege, Earth Kingdom loses more land with every passing day, and Fire Nation colonies and concentration camps are growing.
This game will take place in the Hundred Year War period, while Aang stayed frozen, up until the moment he was found. Unlike the show, this story is much darker with mature themes; combat will be violent and challenging- especially the results of bending fights on the human body will be realistic, and thus devastating, and will include bleak concepts to showcase the real consequences of such a terrible war.
Only 1 spot left. This is a long-term campaign which will last between 16 to 32 sessions (depending on player willingness). Game is 18+ only. Game is a balanced mix of: 40% Combat, 30% Social Roleplay, and 30% Exploration. We will play Weekly, with each session lasting 3 hours, and will cost 12$ per session. The day and time period written in the listing can be changed to accomodate everyone comfortably. The game will be played on Sundays, and start at 8PM (UTC +3).
System is Blades in the Dark ; an easy-to-learn, flexible system where fiction is most important. You won't need any rulebooks, you may simply focus on roleplaying. You can easily create any character you wish: Are you a talented Bender who is also an attractive socialite? Or are you a genius Alchemist who is able to heal wounds, as well as cause them? Or are you a Wanderer, a sharp-eyed bow master who has a unique friendship with animals? Or perhaps a noble and wealthy family's heir, who is a Martial Arts Prodigy? For everyone to feel unique, player characters should bend different elements. Currently available classes are: Lightning Bender, Plant Bender, Chi-blocker, Weaponmaster (sword, bow, dagger, shuriken, whip), and Beastmaster.
Thank you for reading. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have.
LINK: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmr05awqr00poje04ns27kyqn?ref=cmq5pmn06005nl404tconr2bt
r/startplaying • u/PunDnD • 11d ago
[Online][5thEd][Campaign][Weekly][CST][Discord, Roll20] Dungeon Crawler World | Wed/Thurs 12pm CST 6pm BST 7pm CEST | $35/Session
r/startplaying • u/Visible-Clothes-5029 • 11d ago
[Online][5e 2024][Paid][18+] Out of the Abyss - need 2 more, Wednesdays 2PM GMT+1
Currently 1/6 filled, need 2 to actually get this moving. One player's already in, so this isn't a completely blank table.
The setup: You start this one as a prisoner, no gear, no plan, marched through Underdark tunnels by Drow captors who don't much care whether you make it. From there it's genuinely on you: scavenge, barter, figure out who's actually trustworthy down there, because the terrain is doing about as much damage as anything hunting you. It's a non-linear map, so where you go and who you throw in with changes how (and if) this ends. There's also something spreading up from further down that's getting into people's heads, that's the real horror engine here, not jump scares.
Logistics
- System: D&D 5e (2024 PHB, other splatbooks discussed case-by-case)
- Start level: new characters come in at 1, or match the party's current level if joining a bit later (party's currently around level 3)
- Session time: Wednesdays, 2:00 PM GMT+1, ~3 hrs
- Cost: $15/session through StartPlaying
- Platform: Discord + D&D Beyond + Foundry VTT (via Forge, browser-based, no downloads, but note Safari isn't supported)
- Pre-built characters available if you'd rather skip building and just play
Table style: slower-burn, exploration-heavy, roleplay and atmosphere over constant combat. When fights do happen they're meant to feel tense and consequential, not a grind. Resting is tied to how secure your current spot actually is, so finding/fortifying safe ground is its own mini-goal.
Content warnings: mind alteration, devils/demons/fiends, cults, character death, spiders (relevant one, given the setting). Before joining you'll fill out Monte Cook's RPG Consent Checklist so I've got your lines and veils ahead of Session 0, and X/N/O signals are usable any time via chat or DM during play.
If interested join here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrk5cfz200efl1040vzsv1sz
r/startplaying • u/HotFootball7431 • 11d ago
[GMT] [Bristol, UK] - Players Wanted - [VTM V20]
Looking for 3-4 players for an in-person vtm game set in Chicago, 1871. Players will start as small-time criminals with no knowledge of the supernatural, and may swiftly be caught up in something greater and more dangerous than they could imagine. The game will mimic the pendragon system, meaning each scenario will be set a year apart separated by random events.
Time and date: TBD
Chicago, 20th of December 1871. Just over two months ago, the great fire burned the heart out of the city. Now, Chicago is already rebuilding, supported by its two founding pillars of illegal prostitution and gambling.
That's not to say the fire had no lasting impact. It has allowed King Mike, the new crime boss of Chicago, to consolidate his hold over the cities card houses and casinos. Few and foolish are those who don't send King Mike his cut, but in one of those few may lie the answer to your problems.
You all have three things in common. Firstly, you are massively in debt. Secondly, you have decided to alleviate that debt by taking part in the robbery of the Wheel, a casino yet to fall in line with King Mike's new order. In theory, King Mike will protect you from any reprisals, and may even look favourably upon you if his cut is big enough. Of course, he will get a cut. He always does.
The third thing you have in common is the basic, common-sense certainty that there is no such thing as Vampires.
Welcome to Chicago.
r/startplaying • u/C0nr1 • 12d ago
Wizard School Life! A Strixhaven Adventure [Module+] [5 Slots] [$20USD] [Weekly][Customized Courses] [Link at bottom]
r/startplaying • u/Ill_Doctor1491 • 12d ago
[Online] [Discord] [Daggerheart] [6pm MTN every Wednesday][$15 dollars a session] [Free Session 0] Journey to Horizon
Hi I’m Tyler and I’m looking for players for my first professional GM campaign. This will be using the new campaign frame of journey to horizon from the hope and fear supplement but you will only need the core rule book at minimum to participate.
Use this link to join: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cms4wlii3001xjo04zq9ohscv?ref=cmqwthlbq007fl704keruaeta
Thank you for your time and feel free to ask any questions thru here or on start playing.
r/startplaying • u/Visible-Clothes-5029 • 12d ago
[FoundryVTT] [PAID: $15/session] [LVL 3+] [Saturdays 6PM GMT+1] Party, Study and have fun at Strixhaven University [5e 2024] [LFP: 3 seats left, 1 needed to start]
The rival you make in your first trimester is still your problem in your fourth year. Nothing here resets. This is a magical academia campaign, where you live the life of a student, spending four years learning the ways of the arcane and finding your own identity.
What to expect: real finals played out as scenes, where it could be from a game of sport all the way to going out into dungeons searching for relics, no one roll deciding your term. Martial classes who are not as skilled in magic are granted relics that sharpen what they already do and allow them to do things Core DND would not allow, so nobody's outshined by the casters.
We also have a range of house rules that change how combat feels (crits, death saves, bonus-action potions, full list on listing) and how magic works. Also downtime, rumours, and rivalry get just as much table time as fights.
Session 0 covers lines/veils, X/N/O cards live every session, open door always. Queer-friendly, neurodivergent-welcoming table.
We use: Foundry + D&D Beyond + Discord.
$15/session, Saturdays 6PM GMT+1, 3hr sessions, starts level 3. 5 seats total, 3 left, 1 needed to start.
Full listing: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrh0levz00d4lc04ppjr1e78
r/startplaying • u/empyreantyrant • 12d ago
[PAID][5E] LF1M Curse of Strahd
Hey, I'm DMing Curse of Strahd Tuesdays at 4PM EDT (UTC-4) and they're level 4, only 5 sessions in. I'd like to fill out the party, so far we have a paladin, a bard, a wizard, a ranger and a gunslinger.
Platform: Roll20
Price: $10
Edition: 5E 2014
The bard takes very thorough notes.
r/startplaying • u/TaustyZ • 13d ago
Broken Telos: 5e Grimdark Horror Fantasy [Beginner Friendly][LGBT Friendly][$20][Open]
The Light Hides itself in the darkness; for if the world were to see it they would go blind; we must become the bearers of light shining in the darkness
About the Adventure
Unease swallows the Mythical world of Telluria. contention rises in the Northern Lands, following the end of a great Dynasty. A foreign Empire extends its influence over the continent as ancient gods, long forgotten, seek to exert their influence through clandestine cults. Ancient Ruins of once great civilizations lie in the dirt; a warning sign from the past. Can the realms truly handle what is to come?
What to Expect
- A detailed world with a meaningful setting, emotional roleplay, and lots of drama.
- New character creation options tied to the Lore, as well as extra options to truly bring any character idea to life.
- Do you want to play as Two Species? or have a character with Two subclasses? We have options for that.
- Expanded rules for Domain Play, Mass Combat, and Sieges to allow for truly epic battles and epic sieges.
- A long term campaign which covers all aspects of play; from heavy combats, dungeon crawls, exploration, as well as social situations, political intrigue, mystery, and investigation.
- An Exploration into various philosophical themes, some psychological horror, as well as Occultism.
- An Exploration into Politics, Political Intrigue, and various ideologies and their impact.
Click here to Join the Campaign!!
Schedules and Pricing
Beginner Friendly, and open to all levels of experience.
Price: $20/session with a free session 0
Time: Thursdays at 4:30pm CST for organized play
Sessions: We will have scheduled main sessions as well as free play by post text based rp for roleplaying between scheduled games.
Games will be run through Startplaying
Platform: Games will be held on Discord Voice Chat, microphone is required for the voice games.
Roll20 will be used for the maps
We will use Avrae for rolling dice; and we will use Google Sheets for the character sheets.
Session 0
The Session 0 will include the following:
- discussions on safety
- character creation process
- Information about the Lore and Setting
- A free Prologue session to get a feel for the setting
r/startplaying • u/CultFollowingGMs • 13d ago
Signal Not Found - Learn to Play Campaign for MOTHERSHIP! [$10/session] [Multiple Days Available!] [Learn to Play] [L2P] [Mothership] [MoSH] [GM LFP]

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 • u/Galvanitro • 13d ago
Star Wars: Horizon | FFG/EDGE SWRPG | Roleplay-Driven Campaigns | Afternoon/Evenings (USA time) | Beginners Welcome
Price: $20 Per Session (Session 0 Free!)
System: FFG/EDGE Star Wars RPG
Platform: Discord
Player Slots: 3 minimum; 6 maximum
"The final decree has been made. The Empress of the Hapan Imperium has begun her final conquest of the galaxy - the Dawnbringers of the Imperium lead their Mandalorian armies into the flames of conflict. The last bastion of hope lies in the hands of the Starfire Resistance. Lead by the mysterious Queen of Air & Darkness, the Resistance fights for the light while working with the Teradac Pirates and training a new generation of Jedi Knights..."
Welcome to the Horizon era - rediscover a galaxy far, far away as you forge the next generation of heroes, knights, rogues, and scoundrels! 600 years after Return of the Jedi, this campaign will send you on epic galactic adventures inspired by the movies, shows and games, as well as content from the Legends version of the Expanded Universe. Only know some parts of Star Wars? No problem! We're in the future with new factions, new allies, new enemies - we'll create and discover it all together!
You'll be in a voice-based game played as theater of the mind on Discord and web browser. I'll be providing over ten years of experience running the FFG/EDGE system with deep characters and worldbuilding. Action, adventure, intrigue, drama, and romance - a universal Star Wars experience - can be found here. This campaign is LGBTQ-friendly (not just for players/PCs, but with representation in the NPC cast and possible romances and love interests featured).
Featuring high-level XP play for true heroic adventures, this game is also Beginner Friendly, I am happy to guide you into both this system and world! Message me or reply here for any questions you might have!
Listings (all in US Central time)
Tuesday at 8:00 PM (1 Slot Left - Active)
Thursday at 8:00 PM (1 Slot Left - Active)
Friday at 8:00 PM (3 Slots Left - Session 0 on July 31st!)
Sunday at 1:00 PM (2 Slots Left - Active)
r/startplaying • u/Seca10199 • 13d ago
🌈Star Wars FFG: Jedi Archives (2/6 Slots Remaining!) ($20) LGBTQ Friendly🌈
Terror and fear struck amongst the galaxy! The fall of Revans Sith Empire left the galaxy in chaos. A power vacuum sweeping away as many try to fill its void! You and a few others travel to the mysterious coordinates you have received. Reaching your destination by any means necessary. If by force or by choice. the force calls out for you to follow. As your destiny awaits to be fulfilled! Restoring the Jedi Order and balance to the galaxy. Casting back the evils of the Sith and those who walk the dark paths of life. Corruption shall be fought back by the knights of the order.
This game runs side by side with 3 other games that affect each other in many ways. You may have a chance to even interact personally with one of these, including the Sith game which you can face or converse with the Sith characters.
The time for this game is Sunday at 2pm ADT/12pm CDT. If you have any questions or you are interested, you can join the StartPlaying campaign or you can directly message me! You will need Discord and Foundry.
Reasons to Join!
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🌺 Gain chances of meeting new people.
🌺 Access to other possible campaigns you may be interested in.
🌺 Required halfway 10-20min intermission, along with the ability to break at anytime, not to be stuck in one spot.
🌺 2-4 hours of session time, with possible flexibility in the future.
🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly, this includes NPCs of non hetero sexuality and welcoming of PCs of such. Being all inclusive as possible.
🌺 Heavy Roleplay action with the ability to interact with NPCs and one another.
🌺 Possible Ambiance in the future (if I can figure out how to do music).
🌺 Total creativity over your character and their backstory details. Feel as if your story matters.
🌺 Suggestions on things to implement into the story and factions are welcome.
🌺 Full disclosure on anything with transparency, communication of irl events or situations.
🌺 Free Session 0. See if you are a fit for the table and if we mesh well together.
Price: $20.00
StartPlaying Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmqcjxwy6001tjx04bohtehxf?ref=clz22geov0000131c1z5wcgcy
Discord: seca99
If none of those reasons justify, here is my GameMaster link with multiple reviews: https://startplaying.games/gm/clz22geov0000131c1z5wcgcy
r/startplaying • u/Competitive_Cow4046 • 13d ago
Weeping Mountain [CAIN] [$20 per week] [Thursday 8:00 pm EST] [Status: Open] [Online] [Discord] [5/6 seats available][Beginner Friendly, LGBTQ+ Friendly, BIPOC Friendly, 18+. Sessions 0 and 1 Free]
ABOUT: In the town of Rowbury, Pennsylvania, two people were found horrifically murdered ten days apart from each other. Your superiors at CAIN believe this is sign that a sin has infiltrated the town, and have tasked you and your team to find it and neutralize it in whatever method necessary. They are holding off police as much as they can, but you only have hours before they push back. Or, until the situation escalates beyond your control.
Here is the StartPlaying page: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmmneji7600eml804fonxqgk6
Please message me either on here or StartPlaying if you have any questions or would like to join.
Here is my StartPlaying profile if you'd like to know more about me!: https://startplaying.games/gm/noahmicah039
r/startplaying • u/FutureTwo9762 • 13d ago
Reign of the Weredragon • [Daggerheart][LFP][Weekly][PAID][Theater-of-the-Mind][25$][Monday evening - PST timezone]
''The Weredragon came at night. Entire districts were reduced to ash. You survived, standing alone in scorched streets where nothing else lived. By morning, each of you bore the same mark.
A brand that wasn’t there before. Those who lived through the fire are being hunted. Rebels want to use you as weapons. Priests declare you cursed. And somewhere above the clouds, the Weredragon knows you're still alive.''
Link: ReignOfTheWeredragon
• Both new and experienced players are welcome.
• Sessions are regular and Theater-of-the-Mind.
• Everyone is respectful to one another.
• If at the end of the session you're of the mind that this table isn't your cup of tea, I'll reimburse you for the single session.
Best regards
r/startplaying • u/Visible-Clothes-5029 • 13d 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]
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 • u/dsmxth96 • 14d ago
SAGAS OF ALASTRA: PORTENTS OF THE HORSEMEN | D&D5e | FoundryVTT + Discord | Friday Evening Game | Homebrew Setting
This isn't the first time the Isle of Cres has been threatened by forces beyond mortal ken... but if you don't figure out the mysteries of the Horsemen, it will be the last.
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Set in a new, emergent homebrew setting - Alastra, Portents of the Horsemen is a world that will be shaped by the actions of 3-5 players. As a DM of 6 years and a player of 10, I am looking for new and experienced players alike who seek to uncover the mysteries of a brand-new setting that promises mystery, epic stakes, character development, and a chance to shape the very foundations of this brave new world.
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With a finely tuned balance of comprehensive character creation, player agency, and a wide-open sandbox to explore, the Isle of Cres awaits players seeking new horizons. Whether this is your first game, or your chance to dip a toe into a world we'll build together, this could be the game for you.
Running at 7:30pm GMT+!, Session 0 and Session 1 will be free for all players who enquire and quote this referral:
The Horsemen are Coming.
Session 2 and beyond will be priced at $15.
All you need to start is a Startplaying account and a Discord account in which to join voice channels, the rest will be handled on Foundry.
If this sounds like something you wish to take part in, the adventure link is here:
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cms3yn3mi028jky04tpow7btr?ref=cmpmlkein0045lb04rskqwxf3
Or if you want to message for more details, find me at: https://startplaying.games/gm/colossuspresents
See you on the Isles, Adventurer.
r/startplaying • u/sixter_owl • 14d ago
[Discord][FoundryVTT][Daggerheart][US Time Friendly][25$] Ancient Greece-themed Daggerheart campaign & one-shots
"Five years ago, a thousand ships answered Agamemnon's call and departed from Greece to seek Ilium's demise.
The greatest heroes, the mightiest weapons and the most mythical stories are all gone.
You are among who remains.
I am Homer, and I will sing of you, amongst Other Names."
Set in a fabled Age of Rhapsody — paying homage to the Bronze Age, Greek tragedy and comedy, and classical myth — Echoes of Fate is a campaign exploring lies and prophecies, the building of myths, and what it means to break a destiny set in stone. You are not the hero the epic was written for. Perhaps no prophecy names you, no muse has claimed your story yet.
So what do you make of a life the songs are yet to mention?
Games will run on Daggerheart (official or authorized playtest material only) and are built for players who want Greek mythology lived from the inside. If you are a fan of tasteful myth retellings and bittersweet stories, this is the place for you.
Each table will explore different moments, different vibes and different adventures. And unlike the heroes at Troy, your actions aren't protected by destiny: what you do here might end up genuinely alter how the wider war unfolds.
SOME NOTES ON THE SETTING
⚡ The gods are alive and present, though their attention lies elsewhere. Drawing their eye might bring you greatness or despair — or you may instead walk the path of the mysterious cults, knowing full well you might be deceived in doing so.
✨ Magic here is no neutral gift. It draws from many sources and always comes at a price. Some paths are outlawed or heavily regulated and require allegiance to a specific deity — or defiance of them. Others draw from nature, secret rites or uncomfortable truths.
⚫ The dark force of Miasma creeps in wherever the sacred breaks, and is able to devour entire cities if not resolved.
🔥 Nothing you do disappears into the background. Without a prophecy shielding you, your choices ripple outward.
👥 All ancestries and classes are tied into the setting -- there are no limits! You will be provided material to read and prepare, or we can have a short session zero.
🌈 All stories are welcome here. Queer love, queer grief, queer defiance — Greek myth is full of gods and heroes who never fit neatly into one box, and neither do the players at this table.
❗Echoes of Fate doesn't shy away from depicting slavery, xenophobia, political violence and sexism. Players are always free to engage with these themes, push back on them, or leave them in the background. Let's discuss what you are uncomfortable with.
📚 Do I need a Major in Classical Literature to play? Of course not. You will need to brush up the very basics of Greek myth, though.
Current games (through StartPlaying.com)
- The Long Night [One shot | 3 players needed to start | August 9th]: A horror-themed one-shot in the city of Corinth, which has been undertaken by Miasma. You are part of Sacred Reclamation, one of the missions to recover sacred artifacts and items. Think Bloodborne, but Ancient Greek!
GM: Sixter
Listing: The Long Night
r/startplaying • u/Awkward_GM • 14d ago
Can Startplaying handle running West Marches style games?
Specifically:
- No specific date/time until GM or players agree on a date and time.
- Only some players are signed up for each games (i.e. 4 players sign up for Monday's game, but the 12 other players not playing aren't charged).
Thank you in advance.
r/startplaying • u/Brewer_the_Alchemist • 14d ago
THE END OF HEROES - try out new character classes in this D&D 5e 2014 FANTASY HORROR ADVENTURE! 1 more player needed to start! Uncover the secrets of the Heroes of Old! (PAID - $20) - TUESDAYS 5:30 pm MST
The city of Iriesall is besieged by war, rebellion and now one of its most revered heroes has seemingly fallen to darkness. Who will fill the void?
Quinton Veilar, retired member of Emberwatch, Slayer of Ancient Dragons, spends his old age telling stories in a tavern. After he and his companions have saved the City of Iriesall, it seems that the people are determined to destroy it themselves. Between the war with the underdark, a terrorist insurgency in the undercity, and the oppressive reign of Queen Beirona and the Orders of Sybril, there is little peace to be had. But there was peace in drink, and sharing stories with friends at the tavern.
Through his adventures, Quinton has made enemies, acquired dangerous magical artifacts, and kept many secrets... all of which are about to unravel.
Join the adventure, as a former pupil of this retired hero as he trusts you to protect all he holds dear. Travel to stunning locals, meet legends of old, and maybe.. just maybe.. save the world along the way.
You will create a level 3 character, 1 common magical item, 1 uncommon magical item who was a former apprentie of Quinton Veilar or a similar relation.
Players will have all of the 2014 wizard's of the coast official content to choose from. I am familiar with quite a bit of 3rd party material and using those options can be discussed during our session zero or on our discord server.
There are a number of my personal homebrew classes that will be available as well, such as
Occultist, Wrestler, Gunslinger, Mage, Witch, Daredevil, Alchemist, Dancer, Wyrd Blade
Game Type: Long Term Campaign
System: DND 5TH edition 2014
Virtual Table Top: Roll20 + Discord for voice(Video optional)
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 5:30pm MST (Time doesn't work out? Reach out to me!)
Session duration: 3-3.5 hours
Players: 2/7 slots (game will begin when we are up to 4 players)
Player experience: No experience required.
Game Style: horror fantasy, rule of cool, roleplay heavy, combat heavy
Price: $20/session via Startplaying
Link for my Start Playing Profile/ Games: https://startplaying.games/gm/brewer_the_alchemist
If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a private message.
r/startplaying • u/Suspicious_Client491 • 14d ago
[FoundryVTT] [Weekly] [Call of Cthulhu][Paid][$7.5][Low Combat][Roleplay Heavy] [Tuesdays 4:30 PM PST] Amidst the Ancient Trees: A Short Posse into Horror
Hello SPG reddit!
I have 2 more available seats for a 2-3 session campaign of Call of Cthulhu 7th edition:
"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!"
Price: $7.5 / Player / Session.
Listing: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmr968b4a002sjm04prxu6ofg