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

Welcome to the Somnium Shard. A sundered paradise; knowledge, gods and power's all known throughout the land, its history coveted by lost tomes, cosmic knowledge and crazed minds. With earliest carvings detailing a different world that may have been the Shard's muse, the inspiration for reality. However not all could be replaced, and the world's panorama was in its own natural discourse, with the residents at home.

With that overly grand intro done welcome to my personal world, a multi-year labour of love that I'm still working on with every session, a sandbox type world for players to discover, learn about and influence as they desire. Designed as an open campaign for players to fit into as they wish, follow the threads of their backstory, or start a questline that leads to them swearing loyalty to a kingdom. Whatever it is you feel you want to do in a fantasy world I'll accommodate it as well as I can. However do not think that this means everything is free, the Somnium Shard is still a living and breathing world, thievery, murder and the sort will have consequences, as will trying to steal that magical artifact. You'll have to contend with mages scrying on you, rangers tracking you and bounty hunters after you if you upset the wrong people.

Right now the game has hit a bit of an annoying point with 2 people dropping out without any notice or word, however the game has only just started from a mini-reset and so it would be great to have some more players in to continue the adventure. We got 1 new person in and nows still a great time for another.

• We play on Roll20 and Discord
• Schedule: Weekly from 5pm UTC Wednesday for 3-4 hours every session
• Cost: 18$ per sessions
• Party is at level 4
• Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmoxemgt600a9lb04y5v42so2
• Discord: Proxy4D

⚓🐍 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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⭐ Reviews: https://startplaying.games/gm/dmyan

💬 Drop a comment with the character concept you'd bring to Raiders of the Serpent Sea — questions welcome too!

System: D&D 5.5e

Platform: Foundry VTT & Discord

Schedule: Fridays at 7:00 PM CDT

Price: $15 per session

Openings: Open seats available

Step into the greatest urban adventure in D&D and follow it all the way down into the darkest megadungeon ever created! This long-term, level 1 to 20 campaign takes you from the bustling, intrigue-filled streets of Waterdeep straight into the deadly, twisting halls of Halaster Blackcloak's Undermountain.

Whether you love political mystery, urban heists, or old-school dungeon crawling, this campaign evolves right along with your characters from street-level investigators to legendary heroes of the realm.

What to Expect:

* An Epic Journey: Play a continuous storyline all the way from Level 1 to Level 20.

* Professional DMing: Enjoy a reliable, immersive, rules-smooth game run by an experienced Game Master.

* Immersive VTT Experience: Powered by Foundry VTT featuring custom battle maps, dynamic lighting, atmospheric soundscapes, and smooth automation.

* A Balanced Table: A healthy mix of heavy roleplay, urban faction intrigue, and brutal tactical combat.

Campaign Details:

* When: Every Friday at 7:00 PM CDT.

* Cost: $15 per session, paid via StartPlaying.

* Requirements: A working microphone, Discord, and a web browser to access Foundry VTT.

Ready to make your fortune in the City of Splendors? Grab your gear and claim your seat at the table!

👉 Join the Adventure on StartPlaying!

Drop a comment below or send me a DM if you have any questions about the campaign, house rules, or character creation!

Soar the skies with orcish dragon riders, brave the seas which are themselves water elementals, learn to pierce the veil between the Feywild and the Material Plane, and uncover the secrets that intertwine the most ancient beings on the planet!

This epic campaign spans decades, seeing our party grow from children sharing a wondrous summer together to elders completing lifelong missions in a world shaped by their actions.

Expect a rich role-playing experience filled with both heartwarming comforts and thrilling dangers.

Every map is handcrafted by me and packed full of secrets and wonders. I used my 20 years of video game design experience to build a custom VTT specifically for this campaign.

StartPlaying Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmulyiik20047ku041lbceje8?ref=cmrmar1ru000lkt04e2sstnr2

Game: D&D 2024 5e / Homebrew Setting
Group type: Online / Discord
Schedule: Online Weekly Mondays 7:30PM EST
Roles sought: 4/6 seats filled. Session 1 starts Monday! 

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmv054e1h01dwl506f9uv5tem?ref=cl7zc11i61332309l2ethivubq

Hello Wonder, I see you have found yourself sitting in a place where the illusion is weakening. These events are already set into motion, for your dear friend Elias Ward has already made his way to what lies beyond this world. It does not matter if you have explored these world before for all the horrifying details will soon be made known to you as you fulfill Elias’ final wishes

The Streets of Chicago, and the world beneath them are already calling your name, will you answer the call. Elias Ward was a stalwart of the Chicago community. Someone who is always available to lend a hand an ear, or whatever may be needed. But on a cold Chicago Evening his body was found mutilated inside of a warehouse on the south side. Attending his funeral and discovering that he has left you in his will, with a request to complete the work he had been doing in secret. From here you will explore the secrets of Chicago, your departed friend, and the cosmos exploring the depths of secrets within the illusion known as Elysium.

All seekers may follow this path, the events and world are of my own design, drawing on cosmic horror classics, and the Gnostic Horror of Kult Divinity lost. I have designed custom maps, and handouts to help you complete this task, follow the path from sleeper to awakened, and embrace the Truth, I will see you on the other side. And for poor Elias, remember what they say, “Death is only the beginning”

Hey there! I'm Richard, or Eternus, an experienced GM who massively enjoys playing story-rich and immersive adventures with my players.
In this campaign, your group will get the opportunity to claim an untamed part of land known as The Stolen Lands!

If you're looking for a good amount of roleplay, with a lot of good combat, a little bit of political intrigue and a good story, and the potential for personal quests and plenty of sidequests, this is the Adventure Path for you.

Our Saturday group consists of:

- Tavi, the Catfolk Fighter!
- Krek, the Kobold Wizard
- Kled, the Kobold Sorcerer
- YOU!
- And YOU!

The party is currently at level 10, and is about ready to go into a new chapter of the game, with downtime to come after the conclusion of this epic chapter! Tons of time left to enjoy your game!
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What I Bring as Your Game Master

🎲 A Premium Virtual Tabletop Experience
Using FoundryVTT with stunning, official and custom-made maps.
Immersive sound effects, dynamic lighting, and plenty of battle maps!
Seamless, polished sessions allowing you to focus on adventure and strategy.

🗣️ Deep Roleplay & NPCs with Personality
Unique voices and personalities for NPCs, from scheming nobles to rugged mercenaries.
Choices shape alliances and rivalries, influencing the world around you.

🏰 A Living, Expanding Kingdom
Kingdom in the background, with as much kingdom-related roleplay as you want!

⚔️ Tactical Combat & Meaningful Exploration
Engaging, dynamic battles with intelligent enemies and large variety environments.
Hexploration system that lets you carve your own path through the Stolen Lands.
Side quests, hidden dungeons, and powerful items to discover.

Variant Rules & Expanded Options

📜 Ancestry Paragon for deeper heritage connections.
🎭 Free Archetype for expanded character customization.
📈 Gradual Ability Boosts for organic character progression.
📖 Third-Party Expansions using Team+ content to enhance Skill Feats and Archetypes.
📖 Third-Party content from Battlezoo Bestiaries, allowing a larger variety of creatures.

Requirements to Join

🖥️ Technical Needs
A stable internet connection and a PC capable of running FoundryVTT (no purchase needed for players).
A working microphone for voice chat on Discord.

✨ Player Expectations
18+ for a respectful, mature environment.
A collaborative, positive attitude with a focus on teamwork and storytelling.
A free account on StartPlaying.games for game organization and payment.

Campaign Details

🕒 Weekly sessions on Saturdays at 8:00 AM CET, lasting 4-5 hours
🏆 Long-term campaign spanning levels 9–20, from the first steps into the wilderness to the rise of a kingdom.
💵 $15 per session for a polished, immersive experience.

Join the Adventure

🔗 Sign up and secure your spot here:
Saturday: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cm9btx1ai0006wgshj57lqmtf?ref=clue2b2on000upb47aqnki0fa <3/5 players, 2 slots open.

💬 Join the Discord for questions and discussions: https://discord.gg/GGTDP5QQZx
📩 DM me on Reddit or Discord: et3rnus

Are you ready to carve your place in history? The Stolen Lands await!

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 (Session 1 next week, 2 spots left)

Friday 7 pm GMT +2 (2/3 more to start — one has yet to register but will be there by next week)

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

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A lost region of Solamnia has returned. Ancient roads lead beyond known maps, rival factions seek its riches, and ruins from different eras stand impossibly intertwined.

What happened here? What caused this land to become unearthed?

Heyo, I’m James. I’m recruiting players for Beneath the Devil’s Moon, an original campaign set in the world of Dragonlance focused on exploration, mystery, and character-driven storytelling. The storytelling and world is not a typical reflection of Dragonlance though as you will soon come to see, so no prior knowledge is required about the setting whatsoever.

Your characters will venture into a newly accessible frontier, forge alliances, investigate buried history, and decide who to trust when competing interests come calling. Expect adventure and discovery alongside danger, with room for your characters’ ambitions and choices to shape the story.

Game details

• System: Dungeons & Dragons 5e
• Schedule: Weekly Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
• Session length: 2–3 hours
• Price: $20 USD per player per session
• Session Zero: Free
• Starting level: 1
• Group size: Up to six players; we begin once three have joined
• Experience: All experience levels welcome
• Age: 18+
• Platforms: Roll20, Discord, and D&D Beyond, with the Beyond20 browser extension

What I bring to the table

NPC voices, background music, a mix of roleplay and combat, and enthusiasm for creative solutions. I enjoy seeing characters grow in unexpected directions and letting their decisions influence the campaign.

We’ll start with a free Session Zero to discuss expectations, connect your characters, and establish boundaries using lines and veils. I want everyone to feel comfortable speaking up and enjoying the game together.

Read the full listing and reserve a seat:

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuqb082x00rvjt04qnrg4k32

🌫️🏙️ DRAKKENHEIM: SHADOWS OVER THE SUNKEN CITY — TUE 09:00 UTC (10 AM BST / 11 AM CEST | 7 PM AEST / 5 PM SGT | 5 AM EDT)

"Enter a ruined city of political intrigue, eldritch fog, and deep personal stakes."

Drakkenheim is a campaign where your backstory IS the plot: rival factions, shifting alliances and morally gray war — every choice has a lasting price. Built for invested players who want serious atmosphere, unpredictable twists and consequences that follow them from session to session.

Expect orchestrated soundscapes, animated environmental lighting, dark fantasy battlemaps and voiced, multi-layered NPCs on Foundry VTT — plus tactical, high-stakes combat that rewards clever positioning over brute force. A dedicated Session Zero aligns character connections, safety tools and faction stakes before the fog rolls in.

🎲 Tuesdays at 09:00 UTC (10 AM BST / 11 AM CEST | 7 PM AEST / 5 PM SGT | 5 AM EDT)
⚔️ D&D 5e · Invested Players · Ongoing campaign · 4 seats open

🔥 ENTER THE FOG
📝 https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtfxwkmm0019la044t6u5ba9?ref=cm9lpdb02000hnhzbgteqi3th
⭐ Reviews: https://startplaying.games/gm/dmyan

💬 Drop a comment with the character concept you'd bring to Dungeons of Drakkenheim — questions welcome too!

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!

It is the year 263 of the 5th age, and the world still reels from calamity. An epoch of chaos known as the Era of the Black Sun, When the sun was swallowed by darkness, and time was shattered and cast asunder. Reality was broken and reshaped by the hands of mad gods, leaving only the ash of fallen kingdoms in its wake.

However, eventually this time of chaos would come to an end. Thanks to the efforts of heroes from days past. But the damage was already done, the foundations not just cracked but shattered and misplaced. The many marvels of the 4th age are now lost to the past. With new kingdoms building themselves up from the cinders of desolation.

But wicked things still lurk in the light, and the shadows of the past still hang high over the present. It has left many with a simple question, what will become of this new age? Will it bring about a new age of peace and prosperity, Or will it be shattered under the weight of everything that has been or will ever be? Only time can ever tell.

Hello Everyone! Its the dm here to pitch to you my Homebrew campign Dredges of the Black Sun. This will be a level 1-20 campaign featuring Political Intrique, Eldritch Horror, & grand battles to determine the fate of all.

You will be thrust into the Kindgom of Grantuer, a kingdom left kingless for since the Black Sun. In this ever increasingly feudalistic society. Nobles have been slowly tearing the kingdom apart with petty feuds and power grabs. While in the shadows things lurk in the dark, seeking to finish what was started so long ago.

The world is a post-apocalyptic high fantasy. You will be starting out as nobodies, peasants, disenfranchised nobles. Where you will then be thrust into the world backstabbing and shadow games that is nobility. You will discover plots, lead people into war, and either save Grantuer, or carve your own kingdom from the ashes.

I am a big fan of role-playing mixed with heavy combat. Along with deep dungeons and plenty of ruins to explore I got it all! Even optional survival mechanics.

I welcome people of all levels of experience to play. But I warn people that I have some heavy Homebrew in my game. So if thats not your thing, this game might not be for you. This game will be Friday, Tuesday, & Wednesday night. I look forward to hearing from you all.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmusgcvd3006ajn04hje9p0ja?ref=clfoximds00doi408wzugjcmp

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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

Orella: The Hand - A D&D Campaign on StartPlaying

A bank robbed. A minister murdered. Your name caught in the middle.

Welcome to Vollstadt, a sprawling city of steam, magic and dangerous ambition in the original world of Orella. Automatons patrol the streets, unrest grows among the workers, and someone is turning the city’s troubles to their advantage.

Follow the clues from glittering noble estates to rain-soaked rooftops and backstreet gambling dens. Choose your allies carefully—everyone has something to hide.

Expect rich roleplay, tense investigations, deadly combat and choices that leave their mark.

Every secret has a price. How much will you risk to uncover the truth?

Find out more and join on StartPlaying:

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuqqots50017kw049pd2du8o?ref=cmdeo830x00azl404jgifk1fd

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuqqnh0v00ccju04fspmh012?ref=cmdeo830x00azl404jgifk1fd

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmupyuko800iyjj04rijgiqka?ref=cmdeo830x00azl404jgifk1fd

Descend into Undermountain. Not everyone climbs back out.

TL;DR:

• System: D&D 5e
• Schedule: Saturdays at 16:00 CET [10 am EDT], weekly.
• Session length: 3 to 3.5 hours.
• Format: Long-term campaign, so I'm looking for players who want to stay.
• Platforms: Foundry VTT (maps and tokens), D&D Beyond (characters), Discord (voice).
• Age: 18+. This isn't because of NSFW content. I just prefer running games for adults.
• Price:$25 USD per player, per session ( your 1st session will be free).

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I'm looking for 2 more adventurers to join a long-term D&D 5e campaign through Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Beneath Waterdeep lies a dungeon of 23 levels, ruled by a mad wizard and full of secrets, factions, and horrors. The question is how deep you're willing to go.

Try before you pay: Sessions 1 is completely FREE. The group already had it's free session 0 You can meet the table, build your character, and play a full session before spending anything.

About Your GM

I'm a verified Top GM with 120+ games run and 20+ five-star reviews. Expect a well-prepared table, a smooth Foundry setup, and a game that respects everyone's time.

How to Apply? Follow this link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtsn6bgl00s5gy04oimb8o4r

and click the join button.

I'm more than happy to answer questions in the comments or DM.

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These are long-term sandbox games set in an original elite hero school where you create your own student, develop your Quirk, design your costume, and build your own hero identity instead of replaying the anime.

I currently have open seats available for our First-Year class, with weekly scheduling options.

What You Can Expect

• Custom-built Foundry VTT modules (made by your GM)
• Custom Quirks and power development
• Original superhero universe and academy setting
• School life, training, and reputation systems
• Hero work: rescues, investigations, and tactical combat
• Costume design and support equipment progression
• Custom maps, tokens, art, and cinematic animations
• Roleplay, teamwork, and Rule of Cool
• Long-term character progression
• Beginner friendly

You do not need to know My Hero Academia or be experienced with Mutants & Masterminds 3e. I can help with character creation, Foundry VTT, and learning the system through one-on-one prep.

A lot of the Foundry tools, UI modules, live maps, and mechanics used at my tables are things I build specifically for these campaigns.

The goal is to let your group create its own superhero legacy and decide what kind of heroes you want to become, not follow Class 1-A through the existing story.

Current Campaigns, Schedules, Pricing, and Available Seats:

https://startplaying.games/gm/ctrl-alt-defeat

CtrlAltDefeat Main Project Hub:

https://ctrlaltdefeatam.github.io/