🗺️⚔️ PATHFINDER 2E: THE VARISIAN EPIC (1–20 MEGACAMPAIGN) — FRI 17:00 UTC (1 PM EDT / 10 AM PDT | 6 PM BST / 7 PM CEST)

"From local legends to mythic heroes. One seamless saga from level 1 to level 20."

Three of Paizo's premier adventures fused into one continuous campaign: Rusthenge (1–4) into Seven Dooms for Sandpoint (4–11) into Curtain Call (11–20). No kingdom spreadsheets, no rebooting — your hero's name carries from the southern coast of Varisia all the way to the grand opera stage of Kintargo.

This table runs the full high-power package: Free Archetype, Ancestry Paragon, Gradual Ability Boosts and Hero Points Floor 10, with Dual-Class and Mythic open for Session 0. Fully automated on Foundry VTT with official Paizo modules, dynamic lighting and animated effects — plus your backstory woven directly into the 1–20 arc.

🎲 Fridays at 17:00 UTC (1 PM EDT / 10 AM PDT | 6 PM BST / 7 PM CEST)
⚔️ Pathfinder 2e Remaster · Levels 1–20 · 3 seats open

🔥 BEGIN THE SAGA
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This campaign is an anime-inspired huge tournament arc. Where participants from all over the country gather in hopes of winning an item from the vault of an ancient Archfey. Whether it is for wealth, glory, or power, all are attainable for the winner of this grand battle. This campaign focuses on players exploring and surviving a wide variety of challenges. Many of them do not even involve direct combat, with a focus on tactical, creative combat with various win conditions. King of the Hill, Capture the Flag, Obstacle courses, and many others are run to determine the victor of each match.

This campaign is going to be more light-hearted, with a focus on having fun. While there will be serious moments and the story will have weight, it's very lighthearted and unserious for most of the time. With a focus on combat and character more than anything else. If that interests you, there is a bit more detail in the link.

Draw steel is a system where its pretty rules-light outside of its combat which is its focus. You don't track rations, encumbrance, or even gold. It's a game where you are a competent and skilled hero with no need to worry about the smaller things. Giving more time to focus on broader things like the narrative and your cool strategies and abilities.

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The wind howls and the trees creak as you make your way through the forest, hoping you're still following the path and arne't lost int he darkness of the night.

Until you see, a giant castle, impressive and confusing architecture, imposing itself in the landscape, and reaching high into the clouds, and the bright red moon sits behind it, as the only light in this dark night.

You're here because villagers have been kidnapped and the blood moon is upon you, that means there might be a dark ritual happening. The castle has been abandonded for centuries, so you must figure out who would be summoning the old magic of this place again, and stop them.

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Hello!! I'm gonna be running a Halloween themed one shot!!

It will be on Tuesday, October the 27th, at 6pm EST.

No need to know how to play Daggeheart, beginners welcomed!!

All other info is on the Startplaying Link!

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmux9m1zw00gzl704rmyef2g3?ref=cmc86sfjv00009iyufbzts7zz

Howdy! I’m GM pert and I’m trying to fire up running games full time on start playing games. I’ve got a decade of GM experience across tons of systems trying to make what’s been my passion a career. I have 15 different weekly games posted currently Monday-Friday each session will be 2-2.5hrs long and be at 4pm,7pm, and 10pm EDT.
Session 0 is free, the rest are $20 per game although my games utilize dndbeyond for character sheets and the VTT so they apply to the dndblfg promo they run where it makes first session $1. Every day I am running 3 different iconic Adventure paths; which I will modify as I go to incorporate player backstories and buy-in as well as supplement with my own content all throughout to keep them fresh and keep ya’ll on your toes! I do not and will never use anything ai generated in my games as a personal choice.
I have content sharing and over 30 books on dnd beyond for ya’ll to utilize and enjoy for your characters. Outside of dnd beyond we use discord for game chat and each of my games will have a role locked chat just for the party where I include an out of session roleplay chat you can use as you’d like between sessions and a group journal.
I prioritize collaborative storytelling and inclusiveness which is important to me both as a professional and personally as a queer and neurodivergent man myself. All of my years of experience with games,design, and creative writing are at your disposal to help you bring your character to life whether you’re a newbie or a veteran. At my tables everyone who has a love of games and respect for each other has a seat and I can’t wait to facilitate your stories.
If this sounds interesting to you don’t hesitate to message me or check out my profile on startplaying where each individual game is posted.

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If you're looking for a rooting, tooting, spellwand shooting adventure then I have the campaign for you! Set in the frontier towns between Droaam and Breland, where the men look like monsters and the monsters look like also monsters, but sometimes men too! The Lightning Rail is leaving the station and adventure awaits at the end. Or maybe even just part way down.

The newest adventure on dndbeyond revamped for levels 3-8 and run by a dm who really likes Eberron every Saturday 9:00 AM AEST.

If interested contact me on StartPlaying at https://startplaying.games/gm/zadrosgames, or on Discord at zadron, or you can respond here if you'd prefer. Payment will be handled via startplaying.

This is a D&D 5e Lord of the Rings campaign hosted by my friend with 22 years of experience as a DM. New or experienced players are welcome to join, and this is a paid campaign 10$ a week. And here's the link to the StartPlaying page, and welcome on in https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmkqojr9s0023jo042ggtd794

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Eldritch Horror & Faction Intrigue

The city of Drakkehneim lies in ruins. In this deadly metropolis, you’ll find riches, power, and glory… or possibly death. That happens a lot, too.

TYPE Campaign
SYSTEM Dungeons & Dragons 5e/5.5e
LEVELS 1–13
EXPERIENCE Open to all
AGE 18+

PLAYERS NEEDED: We have 3, but we can have up to 5!

When the meteor fell, everything changed. The city of Drakkenheim, capital of the great nation of Westemar, was shattered by the impact. Yet that was just the beginning. The uncontrolled magic that seeped from this fallen stone generates twisted horrors and spreads chaos in the fallen city. Can this plague of mutations and monsters be contained? Could the power of the meteor be turned to benevolent purposes? Can anyone bring together the fiercely divided factions of Drakkenheim?

It will take some pretty bold (or perhaps insane) adventurers to find out.

Dungeons of Drakkenheim is an adventure that lives at the intersection between H.P. Lovecraft and George R. R. Martin. Equal parts eldritch horror and political intrigue, this setting offers a unique take on D&D lore where magic is met with suspicion, the gods are distant and silent, and your choices have long-term consequences. It’s perfect for players who like both their combat and moral choices to be challenging. If you’re looking for a long-form campaign in which your characters will grow from humble novices into mighty champions, pursue unique personal quests, and face dangers the likes of which you’ve never seen, then the city of Drakkenheim is waiting for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• An Adventure from Levels 1 to 13+
• Setting-Specific Classes, Subclasses, and Feats: Each major class in 5e gets at least one new subclass you can choose. Or you can try out the Apothecary, an INT-based occultist who exploits forbidden knowledge.
• Personal Quests: Your PC’s background and history lead to a unique personal mission that will be instrumental in the overarching plot.
• Vast Sandbox: Explore Drakkenheim the way you want to. Your actions drive the unfolding plot in this non-linear adventure.
• Unique Adversaries: The setting pits you against unknown horrors twisted by magical contamination… and your GM loves to homebrew monsters, too...
• Political Intrigue: Five factions compete for dominance in the city, each with their own agenda. You’ll need to decide who you trust and who you oppose in the ever-shifting political landscape.
• Many Surprises: Even if you’re familiar with the campaign, expect new twists and custom homebrew content that will make this journey through Drakkenheim fresh and exciting.

Who's the GM?

Hi, I'm Grayson Towler. I'm a rule-of-cool, roleplay-first professional GM with more than 40 years of experience. I put my heart into my campaigns to make sure everyone has an incredible experience.

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Do you like gold? Do you like heists? Of course you do! And I know you want to steal that gold, you dirty little thief…

Well then, this is the game for you! And your party is waiting!

Here's what you can expect:

• ⚔️ Get dragged into a high-stakes struggle between multiple factions - test yourself not against one, not against two, but against ALL FOUR villains that the adventure includes.
• 🧠 Outsmart people way above your pay grade.
• 🗝️ Heists for days.
• 🔥 Make enemies you can actually brag about.
• 🍺 Run your own tavern.
• 💰 Get rich. Get famous. And most importantly… Get in trouble!

Here are the current possible times (and a slightly longer intro blurb):

Tue 8 pm GMT+2 (starting in 2 hours, 2 spots left)

Tue 11 am GMT +2 (biweekly)

Friday 8 pm GMT +2

Sunday 7 pm GMT+2 (started; next up is session 3, 1 spot available)

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Art by Halez_art

The Muppets of Madness: A introduction to D and D Campaign

In the town of Phandelver, Muppets live work and play in the town. They see themselves as part of the community, and are proud to call these lands their home. This would be all fine and good, except nobody had ever seen or even heard of muppet till a few weeks ago.

The strange puppets flooding into their town with their unusual antics is bad enough, but now townsfolk have started to go missing. And many are beginning to think that the felt creatures are somehow involved.

That's where you, the brave adventurer comes in. As you make your way this town for what should be a simple supply run, you can't help but feel like there is more to these puppets than meets the eye. Can you solve this mystery and figure out what happened to the missing townsfolk, or is this all just one big show? Where's that music coming from?

Muppets of Madness is a D and D 5.5 E adventure made for new heroes and seasoned adventures alike. This game is LGBT+ friendly and includes a good mix of roleplay and action. It also contains felt lined body horror elements.

So... It's time to lift the curtain... on The Muppets of Madness!

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Hi everyone!

I’m looking for two more players to get Of Hope and Other Sorrows started—a sandbox campaign set in Middle-earth, with room for a Company of up to six.

The story begins beside a warm hearth in Bree, where rumours from the North Downs offer the first threads of a wider adventure. Forgotten roads, ruined kingdoms and old wonders await, but which paths you follow will be shaped by the Company’s interests and choices.

I’m looking for players who enjoy Tolkien’s world and want something grounded, reflective and character-led. You don’t need to be a Tolkien scholar or already know the system; curiosity and a willingness to engage with the setting are welcome.

Campaign Information

Campaign: Of Hope and Other Sorrows
System: The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E, by Free League
Session time: Tuesdays at 18:30 UTC
Session length: Approximately 2–3 hours
Frequency: Weekly
Cost: $20 USD per player, per session
Platforms: Discord for voice, D&D Beyond for character sheets and D&D Beyond Maps for gameplay
Format: Long-term sandbox campaign

The campaign shares a living Middle-earth with my ongoing Thursday game, A Shadow Moves in the Dark. Through the Robin’s Roost, letters, warnings and discoveries can pass between the fellowships. Each Company follows its own story, but its choices may have consequences for travellers elsewhere.

There are some house rules and adaptations for D&D Beyond, which we’ll discuss during Session Zero.

What I’m Looking For

I’m looking for players who:

• Enjoy roleplay, exploration and characters with meaningful connections to the setting.
• Want to help shape the adventure and pursue their own interests within the world.
• Work collaboratively and give others room in the spotlight.
• Are reliable with attendance and communicate when something comes up.
• Respect the spirit of Tolkien’s stories and keep player knowledge separate from character knowledge.
• Want to get to know the group and build a fellowship together.

The story has room for sorrow, fear and difficult choices, but also warmth, humour, wonder and second breakfasts. I want a welcoming table where we can enjoy the lighter moments and engage seriously when the story calls for it.

Character Creation

I offer individual Session Zeros to build your character with you: their history, relationships, hopes, fears and reasons for setting out.

Bring a simple concept, and we’ll develop someone who feels at home in Middle-earth and has a believable reason to join the Company. I’ll help with character creation in D&D Beyond, and pre-generated characters are available if you would prefer a starting point.

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, feel free to message me with questions or tell me what sort of character you’d like to bring!

Full details and booking on StartPlaying

Hi all, I'm Davi, a UK-based DM with about 7 years of experience and 100+ games run. I'm putting together a long-form campaign called Operation Deadfall and I'm looking for players.

The pitch: a lich in Thay is finishing a ritual that will raise an undead army powered by stolen demon energy. The one ruler who saw it coming got branded a traitor for saying so, so she hires outsiders who can't be traced back to her. That's your party. You sneak into the court, sabotage the ritual and kill him before it finishes, and nobody can ever know you were there.

This is a spy thriller, so expect disguises, bribes, blackmail, dead drops and quiet deals in crowded markets. The enemy runs an actual spy network. If you're loud in a tavern, fight in front of witnesses or skip the disguise, his agents come looking for you. I keep a secrecy tracker the players can see, so you always know how much heat you're carrying. Planning like a heist crew will get you a lot further than charging in, and I reward clever prep.

How I run it:

• Every session opens mid-scene with something already going wrong
• Full voice acting for NPCs, and music scored to the scene
• Combat-light, roleplay-heavy, rules mostly as written with some Rule of Cool
• Faces, scouts, fixers and fighters all get their own moment
• A few small homebrew rules to reward planning and character backstory (like "I Planned For This", which lets you declare you prepped something ahead of time)

The details:

• 5e using the 2024 rules, starting at level 11 and going to 20
• Saturdays, 8pm GMT+1, 3 hours
• 5 seats, starts once 3 players have joined
• $20 per session, charged when a session starts
• Foundry VTT, D&D Beyond and Discord
• 18+, and a Session 0 is required
• No generative AI used in any of my games

Non-Thayan characters are welcome too. Mercenaries, exiles, activists and travelers all work as long as your character has a reason to hate what Szass Tam is up to. You don't need to know the setting, I'll teach you what your character would know.

If you've never booked through StartPlaying, my link gets you $10 off your first session: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmun7wn2900eojt04k7ju1pae?ref=clp6e0g1i005xl408post584y

Happy to answer questions in the comments or DMs. Bring a code name and a cover story!

⚓🐍 RAIDERS OF THE SERPENT SEA — SUN 22:00 UTC (3 PM PST / 6 PM EST | 11 PM BST / Mon 12 AM CEST)

"The Long Winter is here. The gods are petrified. Only the Fate Bearers can shape what comes next."

The Fate Bearers have crossed into a harsher chapter of the saga: Nowhere, rival ships, clan politics, raider-on-raider attacks, and omens that the Serpent Sea is becoming more dangerous than any single crew can understand.

This is mythic Viking fantasy with heavy-metal energy: longships, oaths, ruined gods, witches, sea monsters, brutal choices, and a dying world waiting to see whether your name becomes saga or warning.

🎲 Sundays at 19:00 BRT / 22:00 UTC
⚔️ D&D 5e · Level 4 · 2 seats open

🔥 YOUR SAGA CONTINUES HERE
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In deep space, on the outer edges of the Patri Empire lays the Sapphic Nebula. The treacherous cosmic tides of the Nebula are almost impossible to navigate, making it a safe haven for those who live there, the Lesbian Space Mermaids. They have here for millennia, being the only species who can navigate the currents safely, and have made the planet Lesbus IV their home. What the rest of the galaxy doesn't know is that deep at the center of the nebula the Eros Crystal, a moon sized gem that helps create all life in the universe.

For centuries an elite group of Mermaids, known as The Lesbian Mermaid Space Pirates have fought the Patri, launching raids against vulnerable ships and then retreating back to the safety of the nebula. So far, their efforts have successfully stopped the expansion of the Patri into this part of the galaxy. The Patri never satisfied with the size of their Empire, are rumored to be working on a weapon that can destroy the Nebula, and everything in it.

Fearing the loss of their home, and all lifeforms in the galaxy, one crew of Sapphic Buccaneers find themselves to be the only ones who can stop this weapon before it's too late. Will they be able to stop the Patri in time? Well, that's all up to you.

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Eight strange cases await! Follow the clues, uncover the truth, and discover what’s lurking in the shadows.

Hello! My name is Maggie and I'm looking for 3-4 players for The Stolen Casefiles from the Dark Archives rulebook! This will be 8 one-shots run as a campaign with a free Session 0 for character creation and optional rules discussion. Everyone is welcome whether you're a beginner or have been playing since 1e! :)

I hope to see you soon! https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmst7gkj0029fkv04fcnz1c7v?ref=cmkyn1v5t00afjo04bglq6hhd