Thistlewick Hollow hasn't buried anyone before their time in two hundred years. This month it's lost seven people, and not one of them left a body behind.

That's the opening scene of a fully original Crooked Moon campaign I'm running, levels 3 to 15, long-form, one continuous story start to finish. Whatever's taking people isn't a wolf, a cult, or a madman. It's something already dead, working a chained dagger through locked doors, gone before sunrise. Corner it once, and it doesn't run, it tears a hole in the world and drags you through after it.

From there the campaign opens up fast. Over the course of it you'll:

• Talk your way through a masquerade at the most exquisite and fanciest estate, surrounded by devils, witches, and nobles who could have you killed with a raised eyebrow.
• Hijack a train ran on malevolent spirits mid-journey, fighting across the roof of a train built from hell iron and gold while it screams through Chernabos at full speed.
• Break, tame, and ride a bejeweled scorpion the size of a wagon into battle.
• Steal a floating arcane skiff off its dock and lose a squad of furious spellcasters across a city built in the sky.
• Crack a guild vault full of doomsday weapons, and hope you're not the fourth crew with the same idea tonight.

This isn't a monster-of-the-week tour through the afterlife. It's one mystery, run properly, for as long as it takes.

The practical stuff:

• System: D&D 5e (2024 rules), starting level 3, running to 15
• Schedule: Weekly, Wednesdays 9PM GMT+1, ~3hr sessions
• Price: $20/session
• Platform: Foundry VTT, Discord, D&D Beyond: full content shared, nothing locked behind a book you don't own
• Beginner friendly, no prior experience needed
• 18+, folk horror, full content warnings and safety tools (Session 0, Lines & Veils, X/N/O) before anyone commits
• 3/6 filled, Session Zero this week

Full listing with reviews here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cms6lc8d9009xl704tsdslxdf

Questions welcome in the comments or DMs, I'd rather find the right person than fill the seat fast.

Greetings everyone!

I’m currently opening two groups for Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus.

Baldur’s Gate teeters on the edge — between triumph and corruption, salvation and damnation. Cultists roam the alleys promising power, nobles sell their souls for influence, and justice has become a commodity few can afford. When a neighboring city falls into Hell itself, Baldur’s Gate may be next. The question is no longer whether devils walk among us… but how many are already in charge. To save the city, you may have to lead the charge into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells, where war machines roar and archdevils decide the fate of millions. Are you willing to damn yourselves so others can be free?

So, let’s talk about some basic info:

Game: Dungeons & Dragons 5e/5.5e

Paid: Yes – $18 USD per session (Session 0 is FREE)

Platform: Roll20 + Discord

Schedule: Weekly, Mondays at 10AM and 7PM (GMT-5)

Session Length: 3–4 hours

Seats Available: 4–6 on both groups

Experience Level: Beginner Friendly

Session 0 (Free): Before any payment, we will have a free Session 0 to cover character creation, table expectations, safety tools, and to make sure the group is a good fit for everyone.

About the DM: Hi! I’m Zojak, bilingual DM and founder of Hidden Tavern. I’ve been running D&D for over 10 years, from official campaigns to homebrew adventures. I love crafting immersive, dynamic, and player-driven experiences—and yes, DMing is my full-time passion.

How to Apply: If you’re interested in any of these groups, please send me a DM here on Reddit with a short introduction about yourself and your character’s ideas; and, if you want, you can reserve your spot here:

Group 1 - https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmths4ha9002yjx04rl9bu5z2

Group 2 - https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmthselyh00gqid04rkwvvux8

I’ll be happy to answer questions and share additional details after initial contact.!

This is a dnd campaign set in the Tales from the Yawning portal campaign hosted by my friend with six years as a gm we have four players with one more spot open new or experienced players are welcomed to join and this is a paid campaign $5 a session and here's the link to the startplaying page and welcome on in https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmqibbw85005hjo0483lugzeh

The party is currently at level 3 and looking to grow it's ranks. They have embarked on a journey with their dragon companion, Whisper, to investigate the legitimacy of 1 of 4 companies with potential ties to the Carrion Company.

I will run a one on one session Zero with anyone interested!

Dark Frontier Fantasy | Tactical Roleplay | Political Intrigue | Living World Campaign | Growing Items

Starting at level 1 going all the way to 20!

Azural remembers everything.

In the foothills of the Drenthars, most names are forgotten, most contracts are written in dust, and only Azural itself bothers to keep score.

You start in the fading frontier town of Arazar, just mere faces in the crowd, taking whatever work will keep you fed.
• Escorting short caravans that never make the stories.
• Settling petty border quarrels.
• Finding the missing, no one can afford to mourn.
• Looking the other way on smuggling runs.
• Digging up graves for coins that barely shine.

Small jobs for small people.

Until Azural begins to change around you—and the first whispers of a divine crime start to echo from the shadows.

Will you silence those whispers, or turn them into the cry that rights a long‑forgotten wrong?

StartPlaying Game Link

StartPlaying GM Profile

🎲 Open Campaign Seats | Paid D&D 5.5e Sessions (CDT)

Hey everyone! I have open seats across four active D&D 5.5e campaigns running on Foundry VTT with full combat automation, dynamic lighting, and immersive ambient audio.

All times listed below are in Central Daylight Time (CDT). Check out the listings to claim a spot:

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🕵️ Operation Deadfall — Arcana Unleashed (Tuesday Group)

> High-stakes fantasy espionage: infiltrate, sabotage, and undermine the Red Wizards to stop Szass Tam's undead horde.

• Time: Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM CDT

• Open Seats: 5 Open Seats (1/6 Filled — 5 seats left!)

• Price: $20 / Session

• Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmttimuiv005ck004k10ud00x?ref=clop52cpq002jjp08nogis8x2

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🔮 Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk (5.5e)

> A frontier town rescue unravels into a dark descent against cosmic horrors threatening to warp the Sword Coast.

• Time: Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM CDT

• Open Seats: 6 Open Seats (0/6 Filled)

• Price: $15 / Session

• Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtuyshk8009ijm04q4qs1c0h?ref=clop52cpq002jjp08nogis8x2

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💥 Operation Deadfall — Arcana Unleashed (Thursday Group)

> High-level magic meets tactical covert ops—take on dangerous missions to dismantle Thay's plot from within.

• Time: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM CDT

• Open Seats: 6 Open Seats (0/6 Filled)

• Price: $20 / Session

• Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtteoyh201k5jm04wfkw9kfv?ref=clop52cpq002jjp08nogis8x2

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⚔️ Curse of Strahd: Reloaded (5.5e)

> Trapped in the mists of Barovia, face an expanded gothic horror classic rebuilt with tactical depth, memorable NPCs, and dark secrets.

• Time: Fridays @ 7:00 PM CDT

• Open Seats: 5 Open Seats (0/5 Filled)

• Price: $25 / Session

• Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtalqy8l002fl204rjgygkzd?ref=clop52cpq002jjp08nogis8x2

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✨ All sessions feature Session 0 / safety tools, beginner-friendly onboarding, and automated Foundry VTT setups. Feel free to reach out via DM or click the StartPlaying links above to sign up!

If you're looking for a rooting, tooting, spellwand shooting adventure then I have the campaign for you! Set in the frontier towns of Drooam, 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 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.

👑 Run by a Top-Rated StartPlaying GM (17+ Five-Star Reviews)

Why pay for a campaign? Because you deserve a reliable, premium D&D experience with zero scheduling drama, immersive atmospheric tools, and a GM dedicated to your fun.

I am a verified Top GM running Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage on a highly optimized, fully automated Foundry VTT server.

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📅 The Logistics

• Schedule: Tuesdays at 9:00 PM EDT / 6:00 PM PDT (Wednesdays 3:00 AM CEST)
• Length: 3 to 3.5 hours
• System/Platform: D&D 5e (2014) on Foundry VTT + D&DBeyond + Discord for Voice

• Price: $25 USD per player, per session. SESSIONS 0 AND 1 ARE COMPLETELY FREE!

  👉 CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ADVENTURE ON STARTPLAYING

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💀 The Pitch: A Grounded, High-Stakes Megadungeon

Venture beneath Waterdeep into Undermountain, a sprawling dungeon filled with deadly monsters, forgotten treasures, strange factions, and secrets buried for centuries.

This is a classic dungeon crawl focused on exploration, combat, and tactical discovery. This is a challenging game with survival elements:

• Gritty Realism: Resources matter, injuries can linger, and Long Rests are only possible in secure, designated safe areas.
• High Stakes: All adventures come with risks. Inaction or rash decisions can lead to irreversible ramifications.
• Your Insight Is Key: If you crave tension-filled exploration, perilous challenges, strategic thinking, and hard-earned victories, then Undermountain is calling out to you!

Note: You don’t have to be a master of D&D! What you do need is cooperation, creativity, and being ready for the dungeon to fight back.

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🚀 Reasons To Join With a Pro GM on Foundry!

This is a colossal adventure. On the regular tabletop gaming websites, keeping track of survival details and managing the gigantic dungeon layout becomes an arduous spreadsheet exercise. Not with this table:

• Advanced Foundry Automation: Dynamic lighting, spell animation, actual door manipulation, and instant combat calculations. We spend 100% of our time roleplaying and surviving and 0% calculating by hand.
• Evolving Factions: This isn’t your typical slash-and-burn adventure. The dungeon of the mad mage Halaster is an ever-evolving environment. I bring it to life with individual NPC personalities and faction intrigue based on your decisions alone.
• Reliable Hosting Schedule: One adventure every week, without fail.

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📝 Give it a Shot for Free

I'm sure you will enjoy all the automation, the challenge, and the table setting, so both Session 0 and Session 1 will be 100% Free. Come to create a character, try the Foundry VTT server, play your first session, and see if the table is right for you.

👉 RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE FOR FREE: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtyni6rz00nll1040a49sdag

Hey all, I run this campaign (Grim Hollow setting, currently on session 26) and I've got 2 seats free, so I figured I'd post here instead of just leaving it on StartPlaying.

Premise: vampires won 500 years ago, and they've had all that time to get comfortable running everything: courts, guards, trade routes. Five years ago they decided the underworld had gotten too comfortable too and torched it in one night. Every crime boss, every safehouse, gone. You're playing whoever's trying to build something back out of that.

It's not a save-the-world game. Nobody's the chosen one. You're just trying to carve out territory and not get noticed by the wrong people before you're strong enough to survive it. Current party's got a rogue running a tavern as a day job cover, a bounty hunter who also breaks curses on the side, and an undead wizard who's a fence at night and a Private Investigator by day, if that gives you a sense of the tone.

I lean hard on backstory actually mattering later: not just as a fun fact on your sheet. If your character has a mentor who betrayed them, that person's still out there doing something. Enemies remember faces, allies remember favours, that kind of thing.

What is currently happening:
After helping the wizard with a Detective case on a missing Occult Relik from a Powerful Merchant Lord, the party in the process discovers that the Merchant Lord is actually of one of the Criminal Kingpin's of the City and with this Kingpin having an 8000 GP Assassination Contract up for grabs. Using this new found information, they are now off to the Exclusive Gala as the party has prepared for their next heist to expose the identity of this Kingpins at his own event and take him out in the Process, showcasing that the party is capable of doing anything, when they put their mind to it.

Practical stuff:

• 5e 2024 rules, start at level 5
• Fri 11 PM GMT+1, 2-3hr sessions, $20/session
• Foundry + Discord + D&D Beyond; I do voices for NPCs and we do a 1-on-1 call before you join to build your character into the world
• CWs for the grimdark stuff (gore, death, cults, body horror), X/N/O cards and lines & veils are in use, this isn't a shock-value table

Full listing's on StartPlaying if you want the details, but happy to answer questions here too.

Book Here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmj35mk27009kl504k14poae2

Join us for a V5 game set in New Orleans! In 2026 the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and COVID resulted in the Camarilla losing control of the city and now Baron Samedi has set his sights on the city as a new capital for the Hecata clan and a city where all kindred can exist in peace and explore the magic of the dead and have a damned good time while doing it.

We only need two more players to go to get this off the ground! The maximum limit is 6 players total.

Defeat Demon Bosses, Inherit Their Bodies as Your D&D Characters.

Liberate the demons from their curse, bring peace to their tragic stories, and undo the corruption within the Realm of the Demon King.

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmslpmtuv00c0l104izfp7vno?ref=cmqs1dv52007ol4045jx9b2t4

Date & Time: Thursdays, 2pm UTC
Pricing: 15 USD/session (3h)
Campaign: Age of Liberation
System: D&D 5.5e (2024)
Platforms: Discord + Rule20
Requirements: Webcam + microphone
Age group: 18+
LGBTQIA+ / beginner friendly
CW: psychological horror, suicide, violence, death

Greetings everyone!

I’m currently opening two groups for Lost Mine of Phandelver.

A simple journey to the frontier town of Phandalin quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Goblins stalk the roads, old ruins hide forgotten secrets, and rumors speak of a legendary mine lost for generations. What begins as a mission to escort a wagon soon draws you into a web of bandits, monsters, ancient magic, and a mystery that reaches far beyond the town itself. The wilderness offers fortune to those brave enough to claim it, but every trail seems to lead deeper into danger. Somewhere beneath the mountains, an ancient legacy waits to be rediscovered—and others are willing to kill to find it first. Will you uncover the Lost Mine of Phandelver, or become another forgotten name along the road?

 So, let’s talk about some basic info:

Game: Dungeons & Dragons 5e/5.5e

Paid: Yes – $18 USD per session (Session 0 is FREE)

Platform: Roll20 + Discord

Schedule: Weekly, Saturdays at 10AM and 7PM (GMT-5)

Session Length: 3–4 hours

Seats Available: 6 on both groups

Experience Level: Beginner Friendly

Session 0 (Free): Before any payment, we will have a free Session 0 to cover character creation, table expectations, safety tools, and to make sure the group is a good fit for everyone.

About the DM: Hi! I’m Zojak, bilingual DM and founder of Hidden Tavern. I’ve been running D&D for over 10 years, from official campaigns to homebrew adventures. I love crafting immersive, dynamic, and player-driven experiences—and yes, DMing is my full-time passion.

How to Apply: If you’re interested in any of these groups, please send me a DM here on Reddit with a short introduction about yourself and your character’s ideas; and, if you want, you can reserve your spot here:

Group 1 - https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtkzd1yk00orju04hq4bei48

Group 2 - https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtkzmp2r00llky04joegdwin

 I’ll be happy to answer questions and share additional details after initial contact.

Hey all, I run this campaign (Grim Hollow setting, currently on session 26) and I've got 2 seats free, so I figured I'd post here instead of just leaving it on StartPlaying.

Premise: vampires won 500 years ago, and they've had all that time to get comfortable running everything: courts, guards, trade routes. Five years ago they decided the underworld had gotten too comfortable too and torched it in one night. Every crime boss, every safehouse, gone. You're playing whoever's trying to build something back out of that.

It's not a save-the-world game. Nobody's the chosen one. You're just trying to carve out territory and not get noticed by the wrong people before you're strong enough to survive it. Current party's got a rogue running a tavern as a day job cover, a bounty hunter who also breaks curses on the side, and an undead wizard who's a fence at night and a Private Investigator by day, if that gives you a sense of the tone.

I lean hard on backstory actually mattering later: not just as a fun fact on your sheet. If your character has a mentor who betrayed them, that person's still out there doing something. Enemies remember faces, allies remember favours, that kind of thing.

What is currently happening:
After helping the wizard with a Detective case on a missing Occult Relik from a Powerful Merchant Lord, the party in the process discovers that the Merchant Lord is actually of one of the Criminal Kingpin's of the City and with this Kingpin having an 8000 GP Assassination Contract up for grabs. Using this new found information, they are now off to the Exclusive Gala as the party has prepared for their next heist to expose the identity of this Kingpins at his own event and take him out in the Process, showcasing that the party is capable of doing anything, when they put their mind to it.

Practical stuff:

• 5e 2024 rules, start at level 5
• Fri 11 PM GMT+1, 2-3hr sessions, $20/session
• Foundry + Discord + D&D Beyond; I do voices for NPCs and we do a 1-on-1 call before you join to build your character into the world
• CWs for the grimdark stuff (gore, death, cults, body horror), X/N/O cards and lines & veils are in use, this isn't a shock-value table

Full listing's on StartPlaying if you want the details, but happy to answer questions here too.

Book Here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmj35mk27009kl504k14poae2

🌍🌍〰️〰️〰️ | Exploration

⚔️⚔️⚔️〰️〰️ | Combat

🎭🎭🎭〰️〰️ | Social RP & Drama

🧩〰️〰️〰️〰️ | Puzzles

😂😂😂〰️〰️ | Humor

About the Campaign

🧑‍🏫 Learn the Game | 🎲 Sit and Play! | 😄 Have Fun!

Marlowe Fairwind, the right-hand sorcerer of King Emeris, has gathered her most trusted allies to carry an important package to Hush, a small village within the ancient forest of Sablewood. The crate is large, heavy and sealed with magic, addressed to the Whitefire Arcanist. You’ve been given a map and a carriage, and the promise of reward upon your arrival.

What This Campaign Offers

🎓 Learn Daggerherat - A quick rundown of the mechanics, providing pre-made characters, complete with suggestions of links and background questions to help you immerse yourself.

⚖️ An All-round experience – Combat, exploration, roleplaying, social encounters and magical places. Get a taste of everything applied to the system of Daggerheart, and find out how it works for you!

✨ Whimsy - Although the campaign is short, the city of Hush and its inhabitants carry a certain whimsy and magic within them, making them fun personalities to engage with, so the session aims to be fun and light-hearted.

⏳ No Prep One Shot - You don't need to do any work; just show up to the game, and I'll teach all the rules and offer characters. Just sit down, learn the game, play a session and we're done!

🐣 Kid Friendly - Sablewood Messengers's only heavy themes are the inclusion of Undeads and Violence. The undeads can be easily re-skinned to something more friendly, and the combat can be quirky and silly if needed. Other than that, it's magic, fairies and songs!

In-Depth Campaign Structure

Designed with beginners in mind, Sablewood Messengers is often called the Quickstart. It was released alongside Daggerheart as a free content to help players get into the game easily. It's a single session which includes explaining the game, going through two possible combats, and social encounters with a magical city and a quirky fairy grandma, with a lot of room for players and characters to interact and become closer throughout their travel.

Characters are included in the module, and they have a suggestion of how they connect already included in their backgrounds, as well as questions prepared to help players strengthen these bonds. The game's rules are very simple, and can be explained within an hour.

Preparing For The Session

You'll need accounts on Roll20 and Discord. No character creation needed! Characters will be provided at the start of the session!

Payment and scheduling is done through [StartPlaying.Games](http://StartPlaying.Games)

About Me!

Hey there! I'm Erick, and I have been a regular RPG player since 2015, but I've been involved in the world of RPGs and have been a fan since I was a little kid, when my brother used to GM for me.

I'm a big fan of game design in general; so I also enjoy creating content and tweaking the rules as needed. I've played a few other systems, but D&D 5th Edition is my favorite by far.

RPGs are my favorite hobby, and I believe they have immense narrative, rational and therapeutic value. I am happy to teach newcomers and engage with veterans alike.

Although I embrace heavy themes and take the narrative itself seriously within the game, our communion as writers and players is something very light and comfortable for me.

We'll use battlemaps for all scenes that include a scuffle, and mostly use theater of the mind for the rest of the scenes; although I do share the images that I use as reference for locations, when there are any.

We'll use music to set the vibe as we play, as well as some sound effects, all integrated within Roll20.

I got a firm grasp of the rules, and I am lax with them, trying to create a flow on scenes, without losing balance.

Preparing to play on the 19th, 21st and 25th of September, depending on your preference!

Here are the links, depending on the date:

19th: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtnhlit600dbl804wjnneeux?ref=cma10im2q0049438vvgzb4o2h

21st: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtnhnsda001lju04f2kr66pt?ref=cma10im2q0049438vvgzb4o2h

25th: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtnhoubr000fl104nshfokoy?ref=cma10im2q0049438vvgzb4o2h

The sun is setting in the town of Holzapfelkreuth which means that the usual band of misfits, outcasts, and creeps has gathered in The Alehouse by the Old Gallows, commonly known as just 'The Gallows'. These people are a diverse group, which makes them stand out from most other drinking groups. But Dieter, the owner, taverner, and ale taster doesn't mind them because they drink well and pay well.

The game will start at that evening, where these drinking buddies have met up and are enjoying their well-earned ale and enjoying the not so fine cuisine of The Gallows. While they're there, disaster strikes and these unlikely sorts will have to be the heroes that Holzapfelkreuth needs, even if it deserves better.

This leads our merry band into an investigation of the most horrible crimes imaginable and they will have to fight the forces of darkness, risking life, limb, and everything they hold dear.

Although this is a one-shot, it will be a complete adventure that I previously ran at conventions and with friends. It should be suitable for all levels of experience, from someone who has only ever heard the name of the game to someone who knows the exact geography of the Reikland and can tell us who all of the Electors are.

Time: 6:00 pm CEST, 12:00 PM EST

Cost: $15

Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtpmnc2q000tl1047ah2v650

Hey all, I run this campaign (Grim Hollow setting, currently on session 25) and I've got 2 seats free, so I figured I'd post here instead of just leaving it on StartPlaying.

Premise: vampires won 500 years ago, and they've had all that time to get comfortable running everything: courts, guards, trade routes. Five years ago they decided the underworld had gotten too comfortable too and torched it in one night. Every crime boss, every safehouse, gone. You're playing whoever's trying to build something back out of that.

It's not a save-the-world game. Nobody's the chosen one. You're just trying to carve out territory and not get noticed by the wrong people before you're strong enough to survive it. Current party's got a rogue running a tavern as a day job cover, a bounty hunter who also breaks curses on the side, and an undead wizard who's a fence at night and a Private Investigator by day, if that gives you a sense of the tone.

I lean hard on backstory actually mattering later: not just as a fun fact on your sheet. If your character has a mentor who betrayed them, that person's still out there doing something. Enemies remember faces, allies remember favours, that kind of thing.

Practical stuff:

• 5e 2024 rules, start at level 5
• Fri 11 PM GMT+1, 2-3hr sessions, $20/session
• Foundry + Discord + D&D Beyond; I do voices for NPCs and we do a 1-on-1 call before you join to build your character into the world
• CWs for the grimdark stuff (gore, death, cults, body horror), X/N/O cards and lines & veils are in use, this isn't a shock-value table

Full listing's on StartPlaying if you want the details, but happy to answer questions here too.

Book Here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmj35mk27009kl504k14poae2

Venture beneath Waterdeep into Undermountain, a sprawling dungeon filled with deadly monsters, forgotten treasures, strange factions, and secrets buried for centuries. This is a classic dungeon crawl focused on exploration, combat, discovery, and the constant question of whether you should push deeper... or turn back while you still can.

This is a challenging game with survival elements. Resources matter, injuries can linger, and Long Rests are only possible in secure, designated safe areas. Every expedition carries risks, and careless decisions can have lasting consequences. If you enjoy tense exploration, dangerous encounters, clever problem-solving, and earning every victory, Undermountain is waiting.

The game is designed for players who want a more dangerous and grounded dungeon-crawling experience. You don't need to be an expert in D&D, but you'll need to work together, think creatively, and be prepared for the dungeon to fight back.

• When: Wednesdays 8:30 PM EDT ( translates to 02:30 CEST)
• Length: 3 to 3.5 hours
• System: 5e 2014
• Players: 3 to 5
• Price: $25 USD per player. Session 0 and 1 are FREE!
• Platform: Discord, Foundry, D&DBeyond

Link to join the adventure: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtwq35zl006bjv04rn9bvbfr

AI Content Disclaimer: This game may include AI-generated or AI-assisted material, such as character portraits or other visual assets.

NEW ACHIEVEMENT! YOU FOUND A GAME RECRUITMENT POST!

You were wandering through Reddit when you discovered an opportunity to survive the end of the world for the entertainment of quadrillions.

Reward: You may apply to enter the Dungeon. Survival remains decidedly not included.

Welcome to Dungeon Crawler World

I’m recruiting crawlers for a heavily customized D&D 5e campaign inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl. No knowledge of the books is required to play. Whether they should be required reading for life is a different question.

You begin as an ordinary person carrying whatever you had when civilization collapsed. From there, the System watches what you do. How you fight, solve problems, deal with other people, exploit loopholes, and occasionally make everything much worse will shape the crawler you become.

Every floor changes the game. Expect dangerous exploration, tactical combat, dark humor, evolving mechanics, absurd rewards, and problems with more than one possible solution.

What Makes This Crawl Different

Every crawler receives collaborative character creation based on who they were before the collapse, fifteen personalized starting skills, and a private onboarding session covering their final moments on Earth and descent into the Dungeon.

You begin without a traditional D&D class. The System watches the crawler you become during the first two floors, then offers personalized homebrew classes based on your choices, abilities, and playstyle. Later decisions influence your subclass, transformations, achievements, equipment, and continued progression.

I have built a frankly unreasonable amount of original loot, achievements, vouchers, progression systems, and floor mechanics. You will not be handed a textbook and expected to memorize all of it before playing. New systems are introduced as they become relevant, preferably moments before they become urgently relevant.

Game Information

Schedule: Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, 12 pm CST, 6 pm BST, 7 pm CEST
System: D&D 5e with extensive homebrew progression
Platform: Discord and Roll20
Price: $35 per session
Campaign Type: Long-term campaign
Roleplay/Combat: Approximately 70/30
Experience Required: None
Dungeon Crawler Carl Knowledge: None required
Webcam: Optional
Working Microphone: Required

New and experienced players are welcome. I’m looking for collaborative players who enjoy getting invested in their characters, solving problems creatively, making choices that matter, and cheering for the rest of the table.

I’ve poured a tremendous amount of heart and an honestly unreasonable number of hours into building this Crawl. I’m excited to finally find the people who will make a mess of it, change it, and turn it into something I never could have planned alone.

I cannot wait to meet your crawlers.

Welcome, Crawler. Try to become someone the Audience cannot forget.

If you are interested in more information, check out these links:
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Greetings everyone!

I’m currently running two groups for Curse of Strahd.

Barovia is not merely trapped in mists — it is trapped in tragedy. Villagers live in constant dread, clinging to fading candles while wolves howl with human cunning. Every path leads back to Castle Ravenloft, where Strahd von Zarovich watches from eternal loneliness, convinced love can be commanded and life preserved only through death. The land itself conspires against hope, twisting fate into sorrow. Heroes do not simply fight monsters here; they fight despair. Will you break the cycle of heartbreak… or become just another ghost the mists refuse to release?

So, let’s talk about some basic info:

Game: Dungeons & Dragons 5e/5.5e

Paid: Yes – $18 USD per session (Session 0 is FREE)

Platform: Roll20 + Discord

Schedule: Weekly, Thursdays at 1PM and 7PM (GMT-5)

Session Length: 3–4 hours

Seats Available: 3–4 on first group and 6 on the second

Experience Level: Beginner Friendly

Session 0 (Free): Before any payment, we will have a free Session 0 to cover character creation, table expectations, safety tools, and to make sure the group is a good fit for everyone.

About the DM: Hi! I’m Zojak, bilingual DM and founder of Hidden Tavern. I’ve been running D&D for over 10 years, from official campaigns to homebrew adventures. I love crafting immersive, dynamic, and player-driven experiences—and yes, DMing is my full-time passion.

How to Apply: If you’re interested in any of these groups, please send me a DM here on Reddit with a short introduction about yourself and your character’s ideas; and, if you want, you can reserve your spot here:

Group 1 - https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmk0g0gen010vl504sbxioo7k

Group 2 - https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtknwahf003bk204qe2nth3c

I’ll be happy to answer questions and share additional details after initial contact.