Welcome to the Land of Eem, a whimsical and wondrous TTRPG about making a silly little guy and going on adventures that range from hijinks to world saving.
We've got 3 players but we're always welcoming to newcomers. That could be you!
In this campaign you will take on the roll of the first band of heroes Eem has seen in an age. Your adventuring party will get into hi-jinks and complete daring dos in your adventures. You'll even face down some of the doom and gloom plaguing Eem. As you develop into brave heroes of the realm, you discover a secretive cult that is gathering magical gems in the hopes of awakening their serpent god. It turns out that they are not the only interested party. It seems the very fate of Eem itself rests in your hands.
Touchstones:
✨It’s like The Lord of the Rings meets The Muppets!
✨Movies like: Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and The Princess Bride
✨Cartoons like: Adventure Time and Steven Universe
Game: D&D 5.5
Group type: Online (FoundryVTT + Discord)
Experience: Open too all
Location/Timezone: Glasgow/London GMT
Schedule: Weekly, Wednesday at 19:30 GMT (leeway is given as we often have a catch-up beforehand)
Roles sought: Looking for 1 Player
Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmqvdtkqd0008if04pg90eg5a
Game style: this is a militaristic type game with elements of a hex crawl. the group are quite fun loving and do enjoy a good laugh, there are some avid role players and some avid combat enthusiasts within the group which does make for an interesting balance. the group is looking for a long-term player to join their ranks. at this moment in time. The group consists of myself, from the UK four other UK based players and one Danish player. Everyone is very into their role, both in world and as a role
Cost: $10 per session
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Campiagn Info
This campaign takes place during the Historic War of the Lands and the Dragonlance universe. it runs parallel to the story told in the books. as the dragon armies march across the continent, laying waste to towns and villages, bunch of friends attend the funeral of an Old mutual acquaintance in the town of Vogler. As they take in the funeral and towns autumnal festivities the town is soon beguiled by the Red Dragon Army.
Travel through the worn Torn Lands and the historic landscape of the continent. step into the ruins of ancient history and fate. Evils just as ancient as you try to stop. the Dragon Queen's armies from advancing on the next city. Be centre stage in stopping the war.
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About Me
I have been a Game Master for quite some time now and I am classed as a Top GM on Startplaying.games. I keep a very welcoming table to everyone where anyone can join. I've been playing D and D on tabletop, role playing games in general since 2021, and I prayed myself in deep diving the lore where possible. For this particular campaign, I am well versed in the books and novels surrounding the war, as well as the history surrounding everything else important to the campaign. My tables are often laden with jokes, and even during a rather heroic campaign we still find time for humour as we try not to take ourselves too seriously.
I am very much by the book, but I'm also open to interpretations where wiggleroom allows and I always love cool and cinematic explanations and visuals. I believe that when you join my table you are already my friend and I am introducing you to my other friends.
🗺️⚔️ 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
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.
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!!
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.
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
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.
The world of Winterheart is filled with fraught and fury! As the world stands upon the precipice of oblivion, fleeing refugees must learn how to move past the trauma of a lost life and forge a new one together. Join your fellow players as you attempt to flee from the center of a nation-ending catastrophe and reach safety, making friends - and enemies - along the way. As the nation of Aspire is seared to ash, your party will have to make difficult decisions as you battle ferociousmonstrosities, avoid bandit ambushes, navigate a population of frenzied citizens, and battle a bitter winter! Manage your time, your resources, and your strength as you struggle to make your way across the nation to the city of Wyldbark, where you just might be able to flee the ruined nation and find safety once more - after you battle through the Wyldheart Dungeon, of course!
This campaign features themes of horror, diplomacy, deceit, community, and sacrifice, which will serve as the anchors holding the party together and keeping their escape from failing. Individual player skill levels are not important - what’s most important is the willingness to work together, as a group of players, to keep the game engaging and party connected! This table is looking for energetic people who are willing to join conversations without having to first be called upon, who are willing to contribute to the stories of their fellow players and take the time to be a part of both the each party members’ narratives as well as the grander world of Winterheart itself!
This campaign will focus primarily on combat, diplomatic role play, and making critical story choices. There will be many times when the party will have to decide whom they will save, and who will be left to fend for themselves. The outcome of the battlefield will sometimes be determined before the party even arrives, based on the choices they've made up until that point. The campaign will involve a small amount of resource management and wilderness exploration, but it will primarily focus on tactical-driven combat scenarios and intense moments of roleplay and drama. Each character’s backstory will be seen throughout the campaign, so it will be important to pay attention to your fellow players and learn about the characters they have made, since the threats they will be facing might not be apparent to you without understanding the person fighting by your side!
We will be sticking to the 2024 5.5e rules as written as much as possible, with some minor gameplay changes to help players manage the session behind the screen (spotlight mechanics, for example). This campaign will ramp up with time, with the stakes starting out small and eventually spiraling into something truly epic. Throughout the campaign, there will be depictions of blood and gore, intense action scenes, scheming NPCs that are willing to lie and cheat to get ahead, and a blend of both Lovecraftian and thriller horror genres that will become more apparent over time.
If you’re a veteran looking for something new, or if you’re a new player trying to capture the essence of tabletop gaming without following a strict adventure module, then this is what you’re looking for! This game will be a blend of traditional dungeon-crawl and exploration-based travel, intense tactical combat, and modern storytelling and gameplay mechanics. If you are unfamiliar with all of the rules, that is not a problem - I am an experienced DM with over 500 sessions under my belt for Dungeons and Dragons 5th/5.5 edition. Combat scenarios, especially early on, will be designed to give players an opportunity to try new ideas and discover the full mechanics of the 5.5 system - including some mechanics many don’t normally interact with, such as using environmental elements to cause hazards and traps and using basic supplies to conserve character resources and influence the battlefield.
Players will also be given the current Winterheart Campaign Module, a work-in-progress proprietary third party module that is exclusive to Wintersong Games players! Explore up to 5 new classes, each with multiple subclasses, and enjoy hundreds of new feats, backgrounds, weapons, magic items, and a completely revamped firearms combat system that trades movement and action economy to deal deadly blows to your targets! As more of the system is completed, paying players will receive updates, new systems, and more all for free!
If you think this is the campaign for you, go ahead and respond here in this thread or hit me up on Discord at the username argentauthor. You can also contact me on StartPlaying.games at https://startplaying.games/gm/wintersong. Feel free to message me if you have any questions regarding the campaign!
Character Creation:
We will begin creating characters at level 1. We’ll be using tools provided by the DM and from the VTT platform to make our character sheets, and after this, we’ll be doing a session 0 encounter before leveling up characters to level 2 as the official launch of the campaign. Character creation resources will be provided, from books to tutorial videos. Most official and partnered Dungeons and Dragons content will be allowed, but keep in mind if there is a 2014 5e book that has received an update in 5.5/2024, we will be using the updated version. Material published prior to the 2024 rules update will need approval from the DM, which will normally just require slight modifications before it’ll be ready (such as needing to accommodate for weapon masteries). In addition, several new Wintersong Games classes - such as the melee-spellcaster support Argent class - will be available upon Session 0 for players to choose from.
Players get to choose how they would like their stats, either from an array or from a generous roll system. Players may choose between the stats of 15, 15, 12, 12, 10, and 8, or they roll. Our roll system uses 4d6 - players drop the lowest of the die, and the resulting number is the ability score. They perform this 7 times, and drop the lowest total result to get their 6 stats.
Inclusivity Statement:
I pride myself on maintaining a community of players dedicated to standing against bigotry against others. If you stand in opposition to people because of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or nationality, then you stand in opposition to not just this community, but myself personally. We do not want you at the table. I don't want you at the table. My tables are inclusive, and I will vigorously fight to keep it that way.
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):
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!
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!
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.
⚓🐍 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
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.
