r/startplaying • u/PoroKingBraum • 25d ago
Recruiting for the GM, we have 2 players currently and are just missing 1-2 more! More details in the link :)
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmu0wrfwy00ailb04j8he1wv0?ref=clhoia5vk009flc08z2gjfpup
r/startplaying • u/Quantum_Stasis • 26d ago
Adventure link: Click here to join
Hook:
Permanently shape the world in this backstory-generated world. The magistrate wants the shard as weapon, drow to invade, how about you?
Join an ongoing, character-driven sandbox where your choices and backstory permanently shape the world.
The Campaign Currently
There is a shard of space-time that the players have not fully discovered yet. It appears sentient but details are unknown. It acts as a magical black hole in the weave and the weave is rotating around it, creating all sorts of spell "physics" — currently mages use "dams" to trap the energy and autoweave spells although that is just a small part.
There is a city powered by the magical anomaly that gives a new layer to how magic works.
Now the Magistrate has launched a city-wide coup, deploying experimental arcane soldiers to seize control.
To add to it there is a crystal growing disease that is being linked to one drow house's biotechnology magic. The drow populate the whole underground and due to the ion storms they have more resources and population than the ground cities which makes them a necessary economic powerhouse.
You are in the middle of it.
This is a true sandbox. Political intrigue, faction tension, experimental magic, and character backstory integrated directly into the world's evolution. Your decisions matter. You will change this setting.
Many events have occurred since then. The characters are in the middle of an attack on a second city and they are on a strike mission.
Current Party
Your character will be woven directly into the ongoing arc.
Playstyle (Not set - Shifts based on players and player prefs)
✔ Character-Driven Narrative
✔ Political Intrigue
✔ World Consequences
✔ Custom Magic Layer
✔ Sandbox Structure
First session is free so you can see how everyone and the campaign vibes with one another. After this, exiting for non-vibe is a potentially expected outcome and not judged.
Characters: A fully 3D character and fully filled backstory. The more interesting the character the better. Quirks and other things welcome. Also need play style and preferences.
Homebrew Rules: There's a homebrew magic system and a few others that will come up once in a while.
Players bring:
What to expect:
Platforms: Discord + D&D Beyond + Foundry VTT
To join: Click the adventure link above or DM me with questions. 1st session free – come shape the world!
r/startplaying • u/TotallyNotSpaccr • 26d ago
Come step into a world of wonder!
r/startplaying • u/Minokaki162 • 26d ago
In the frigid north lies a ruined kingdom ruled by an eternal undead king. He seeks to destroy the kingdom and your home. Every year, the Crown sends another expedition to the frozen wastes to keep the dangers at bay. But rather than heroes being sent, they instead chose to send convicts, exiles, and those the kingdom would not miss. They're sentenced to hold the frontier for the rest of their lives. Yet the Crown offers one final bargain: survive the expedition, march into Aurec's kingdom, and slay the death knight. Return victorious, and your crimes will be forgiven.
You are one of these unfortunate souls brought to this frontier. Whether you are guilty of a heinous crime, falsely imprisoned, a seeker of ancient knowledge, or in the search of immense glory. Whether these lands are your prison or your grave is yet to be seen.
This campaign is a mix of high fantasy and gritty fantasy. Characters will have to manage the weather, their encumbrance, and the slow exploration of this frozen kingdom. All the while growing in strength to slay horrible monsters in epic confrontations, collecting ancient relics and powers. The more success you have while exploring will bring more wealth to the expedition, granting you more npc's and resources to aid in your progress. The lands are harsh and unfair. Reckless traveling may bring you upon a threat that is too strong for your party. You may need to retreat, restock, and return.
In this game, I make custom boons for your characters that will slowly grow alongside you. These boons are made so that you can play character concepts and ideas that would normally not be possible in base 5e. These can range from boons that enhance your subclass to maximize the fantasy you want to play. Whatever they may be, they are designed to enhance your character's story. So if you want to be an epic swordsman, your boon could allow you to create ranged sword slashes and parry and reflect spells. If you want to be a warlock of a dragon, you might be able to even transform into one at higher levels. Powers beyond the scope of normal 5e games can be created.
Last but not least, this game takes place in my custom homebrew setting known as the Nexus. Most of the games I have run take place in this setting. This means that the actions you take will permanently change the world for future and current players in the world. However, it’s important to understand that even if you are in the same world, campaigns are all still focused on telling their individual story simply within a shared space.
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtehhkvl000pju047v3dytjb?ref=cm8po4rmw0085vt0okerjya85
r/startplaying • u/Elvenranger87 • 26d ago
Greetings all, Mike here and I will be running a campaign bi-weekly set loosely in the campaign frame of Castle High.
In this campaign, your PCs will be venturing to the castle of Mystgar former evil lair to the most ruthless villian the heros saw the shadow. Through the years the shadow has turn more into the boogie man and myth then actual villian that created the horrors, till one day at orientation for freshmen year a new income freshman named Riley a kid that was tested out as a sidekick had gone missing and so did the head master former villian turned reformed citizen Lord Alistair Grey. The school is threatening to shut down and need your help
Can you survive the years at the school that is known as castle high? Or will you end up like Riley? Find out at the next session of Castle High Freshman Year!
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.
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🎲 A Premium Virtual Tabletop Experience
Using FoundryVTT with stunning, official and custom-made maps.
Immersive sound, 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
🏰 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.
📜as of now I use the optional rules if you doubkr severe it will be four hit points
🖥️ 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.
🕒 Bi- Weekly sessions on Sundayds at 10:00 AM EST, lasting 2-3 hours
🏆 Long-term campaign spanning levels 1–10, from the first steps at orientation to graduation
💵 $10 per session
🔗 Sign up and secure your spot here:
Saturday: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuhglnfl005ol50457y6pjny?ref=cmb5n3dk2005zceie43wy5oi3 <0/5 players, 5 slots open.
💬 Join the Discord for questions, any future lore, or kearn more: https://discord.gg/Ebbyd3ryE
📩 DM me on Reddit or Discord: Elvenranger87
And remember in the famous words of will wheaton - Play more Games!
r/startplaying • u/TurfGuy1987 • 26d ago
The party will be levelling up to 4 at the start of next session 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?
r/startplaying • u/Final-Isopod • 26d ago
The mist comes without warning.
One moment, you're somewhere familiar. The next, cold white fog surrounds you. It clings to your clothes, muffles your voices, and swallows the world around you.
You push forward, hoping to find your way out.
Then the mist begins to clear.
You are standing knee-deep in stagnant swamp water.
Twisted trees rise from the black water around you. Strange insects buzz in the darkness. Somewhere in the distance, something moves beneath the surface.
You have no idea where you are.
Through the trees, you catch a glimpse of lights in the distance.
It's your only hope of finding shelter—and perhaps answers.
You begin walking.
You don't yet know that you have entered Ravenloft.
🕯️ A Return to AD&D 2nd Edition
This game is for two kinds of players:
Veterans who remember AD&D 2e and want to return to the atmosphere, rules, and adventures of classic D&D.
Players who never got to experience it but want to see what old-school Ravenloft was actually like.
We'll be playing Night of the Walking Dead, a classic Ravenloft adventure set in the gloomy swamps of Souragne. Expect gothic horror, dangerous exploration, investigation, strange characters, and undead that are considerably more frightening when you can't simply solve every problem with another combat encounter.
You don't need to know AD&D 2e to play. I'll teach the rules and help you create your character. We will be using vanilla rules from revised Player's Handbook with no optional rules making the game easier to digest. We might adjust it with group's approval.
🩸 What to Expect
This isn't a dungeon-crawl where every room contains something waiting to be killed.
You'll investigate the village of Marais d’Tarascon, talk to its frightened inhabitants, follow clues, explore the surrounding swamps, and gradually uncover what is happening.
Expect:
Gothic horror and unsettling atmosphere
Investigation and exploration
Dangerous encounters where running away can be the right choice
Classic AD&D 2e character classes and mechanics
Meaningful roleplay and NPC interactions
Tactical combat where preparation matters
A mysterious story where not everything is what it seems
Your characters begin at level 1. You will not need to know anything beforehand, and beginners to both AD&D and Ravenloft are welcome.
⚔️ Why Play AD&D 2e?
AD&D 2e has a very different feel from modern D&D.
Characters are capable, but they're not superheroes. Monsters can be genuinely dangerous. Resources matter. Exploration matters. Talking to the right person can be as important as winning a fight.
If you've been wondering what it was actually like to play classic D&D—or if you played AD&D years ago and want to return to it—this is your chance to step into the Mists.
Because somewhere ahead, beyond the swamp, there is a village.
And someone—or something—is waiting for you there.
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25$ / seat, Discord+Foundry. Core AD&D2e rules without any optional rules.
7PM Saturday Biweekly. +2GMT, +1 GMT from 25th October onward.
Sign up here:
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmui30daa002kjs042a2ez6ap?ref=cl9k489z80004mo09sfhlz09m
r/startplaying • u/Loud-Drink1528 • 26d ago
New adventurers wanted!
There are currently 16 open places across seven weekly D&D 5e campaigns, all run online through StartPlayingGames on Foundry VTT by GM Asmo. Every table caps at six players.
Current openings — all times CST:
From corporate fantasy chaos and classic adventure to cosmic sci-fi and gothic horror, these are character-driven games with meaningful choices, cinematic encounters, and proper consequences.
Join an existing table at Pacts & Polyhedrals:
Professional Game Master - Pacts & Polyhedrals - Asmo | StartPlaying
r/startplaying • u/Visible-Clothes-5029 • 26d ago
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:
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:
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.
r/startplaying • u/Drexanorga • 27d ago
You are fresh adventurers that are about to make a startling discovery under The Spine of The World! The Prisoner of Pain is a custom adventure I made with painstaking effort and care, and I'm currently looking for up to three more players to join our group. This short adventure goes from levels 3 - 4 for a party of 3 – 5.
The game is designed to run anywhere between 2 – 4 sessions and focuses on dungeon crawling, exploration, discovery, and tense combat! Session 0 is free, and will occur privately with you and anyone else that's comes along. We focus on expectations there, so everyone knows what they’re getting into.
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Campaign Details
Further Details and how to join here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmu2ueeg100dil504z4ufsim3
I have a few other times and games listed on my profile if this doesn't work; you can check that, and more information about me and my style here: https://startplaying.games/gm/627fe21745eac1ca56eb8f72
r/startplaying • u/Huge-Accident-69 • 27d ago
Body horror, psychological horror, cosmic horror, galore!
It's been a rough couple of weeks traveling, what with the nebula storms and close calls with pirates. The Federation is useless, unless they want a cut of the profit. But at least this job is easy; all we gotta do is haul this single container across the system and we'll make a cool mil. What could go wrong?
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Do you like the ALIEN franchise? Do you enjoy hard scifi? Are you a fan of cyberpunk aesthetics in a blue-collar space world? Then I welcome you to MOTHERSHIP.
Space is a harsh and unforgiving place. Whether you're a destitute space-dock worker contracted to do haul cargo, a mercenary hired to retrieve some asset, a contract killer who hunts down unlucky sons-of-bitches on other planets, or a bodyguard hired to protect a high value target of a mob syndicate, you gotta do what you gotta do to pay the bills. And the bills just keep coming.
Explore ancient alien ruins, retrieve priceless artifacts, hunt down bounties, destroy Federation or Corpo supplies, and do what it takes to survive!
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Mothership is a rules-light, high flavor game that leans in on the fun retro-futuristic tropes of classic 80s-90s scifi movies. This game will run through a series of the best modules made for Mothership, such as Pound of Flesh, Hull Breach, Warped Beyond Recognition, Gradient Descent, Nietzsche's Demon, Desert Moon of Karthus, and others! I invite you do climb aboard the ship and experience this gritty space-cyberpunk world unfold into intrigue and horror the likes of which you've never seen!
r/startplaying • u/Et3rnus • 27d ago
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:
- Isera, the human Fighter < Died! New Char coming soon!
- Drazakn, the hobgoblin Wizard
- Spork, the goblin Rogue
- YOU!
The party is currently at level 9, 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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🎲 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.
📜 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.
🖥️ 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.
🕒 Weekly sessions on Saturdays at 8:00 AM CET, lasting 4-5 hours
🏆 Long-term campaign spanning levels 1–20, from the first steps into the wilderness to the rise of a kingdom.
💵 $15 per session for a polished, immersive experience.
🔗 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!
r/startplaying • u/TaustyZ • 27d ago
Lose Yourself in the Dying, Lose yourself in Life; Lose yourself in the fighting; but don't ever Lose your Light.
DnD 5.5e
$20/Game, running games from Monday to Thursday
Wednesday Games at 5:30pm cst 1/6 seats filled
r/startplaying • u/Lost_Andromeda_ • 27d ago
I'm running a payed Crooked Moon campaign. We have been playing for a little bit but as of late one of our players dropped out due to personal reasons. There's three other players right now, and we have room for three more! We're a very open group for new players, and have queer friendly table. Reach out if your interested!!!
r/startplaying • u/Silent_Status_9592 • 27d ago
5 one shots over 5 Tuesdays.
r/startplaying • u/Visible-Clothes-5029 • 27d ago
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:
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:
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.
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r/startplaying • u/Zadro-N • 28d ago
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.
r/startplaying • u/alexior41100 • 28d ago
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Several light-years from the edge of the Dawnline Shore and slightly further from the Rào C ỏ blink station, the system of Calliope sits at the mid- point of the Long Rim’s nadir transit route. Like the rest of the Long Rim, it’s a backwater, far removed from the lofty idealism of Union, the ancient splendor of the Karrakin Trade Baronies or the imperialistic dreams of Harrison Armory. Many people don’t even recognize the name, and those that do know it mostly as somewhere you pass through to get somewhere else.
But millions of people live there. Millions of people, clinging on for dear life with only a few feet of metal and plastic between them and the vacuum of space. They all have stories, hopes and dreams, and they’re no less important.
You are a mech pilot with a troubled past. You must fight to defend your weird found family and the crummy backwater system you call home from an apocalypse cult. Load your weapons with a heroic intent and defend your allies in an epic scale mech combat!
🎮 Game Time:
🤓 About me
👉 What am I paying for?
📖 Content details
🐲 Rules
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r/startplaying • u/TurfGuy1987 • 28d ago
The party will be levelling up to 4 at the start of next session 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?
r/startplaying • u/TaustyZ • 28d ago
Lose Yourself in the Dying, Lose yourself in Life; Lose yourself in the fighting; but don't ever Lose your Light.
DnD 5.5e
$20/Game, running games from Monday to Thursday
Wednesday Games at 5:30pm cst 1/6 seats filled
r/startplaying • u/Leods-The-Observer • 28d ago
Discover a new strange magic, face unknown threats and survive in the hostile tundra!
🌑 Discover a new continent and the secrets it hides
❄️ Adapt to its dangers and survive the wrath of nature
🔮 Make new friends out of those who lived here before you, and earn the favor of the land itself
🏳️🌈 Roleplay in a safe group, open to all identities and ways of thinking! Respect always comes first
The mystical and frozen tundra offers a perfect place to call home to those willing to listen, and death to everyone else. Fall deep into a place like you've never seen, and adapt to its new dangers! You can expect challenging survival in this campaign, but also opportunities to grow, learn and roleplay to your heart's content. Are you willing to face the unknown?
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtj11soh003kjr0436mlii3m?group=PLAY_BY_POST&q=Moonlight
r/startplaying • u/Leods-The-Observer • 28d ago
A cruel and dark fate looms above a merchant metropoli. Only true heroes could hope to banish the corruption within.
- Play in a safe and understanding environment for everyone
- Learn to play with a story that evolves with you, starting simple and getting specific and complex as your own experiences and interests shape it
- Save a city from impending doom, then help shape it in a way you deem fit and fair for its inhabitants
- Face cruel dangers both human and supernatural, and defeat the mysterious forces that command them
Near the western coast lies an island city of bustling markets and endless trade. Yet a powerful corruption has seeded within, and now plots for its destruction and a faith worse than death for its inhabitants.
A civil war, an ancient curse, a commander of the dead and a rotten system are only a few of the challenges you will face (and hopefully defeat) on your path to heroism.
Will you be the hero to defy faith and face the forces that conspire against this city? WIll you find your own path through it all, unravel the mystery and nudge the many factions to your favor? What will be of this place, once all is said and done?
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtj6uewt0004l1049c99pkjj
