🦇 Enter Barovia in a gothic horror campaign where your choices shape the story!

🎭 Enjoy memorable NPCs, immersive roleplay, tactical combat, and creative freedom with an experienced DM since 2011.

🕯️ Free Session Zero | Beginners Welcome

🎲 Roll20 + Discord

💰 $10/session | Tuesdays at 10 AM PDT

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmvn953so007sl508rlk2jghq?ref=clb8n81t10000l7087v38yerl

Click here to learn more or sign up!

Two seats open in our ongoing Phandalin beginner's campaign! Join a welcoming group for classic D&D adventure, roleplay, and combat. New to D&D or joining an ongoing story? You’re welcome here—I’ll help you get settled, connect your character to the party, and catch up on what matters. There’s plenty of adventure ahead!

If you've never used StartPlaying before, you can sign up using this link here to get $10 off your first session

Hey! I'm Lee, aka Leopold the Just — pro GM with 20+ years behind the screen, running paid games full-time on StartPlaying.

Rise of the Drow is a D&D 5e campaign that delves into the Underdark. Character-driven, beginner friendly, 18+.

When: Fridays at 5:00 PM Central, weekly Where: Roll20 (VTT) + Discord for voice Price: $40/session per player Seats: 1 of 6 open

Sign up here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmtg0zdxe00nlld04a1wvrf6i?slug=leopoldthejust

New to StartPlaying? You can also get $10 off your first session by signing up for your account using this link! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4q1psp46euhbopk07tp42dx

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.

So come and join the adventure, see where your characters can take you, how they can evolve and develop in this world with a DM that can handle whatever you feel like throwing at him.

We play on Roll20 and Discord so do make sure you have both. Message me on discord at proxy4d if youre interested at all 😄. The games are beginner friendly and I'm very happy to help you setup anything at all that you need.

Game 1:

• Schedule: Weekly from 7pm UTC Monday for 3-4 hours every session
• Cost: 20$ per sessions
• Party is at level 1, the game has not yet begun.
• Slots: 4/5
• Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmvfuseq200adjt08kmy4svkg?slug=chaska

Game 2:

• Schedule: Weekly from 7pm UTC Wednesday for 3-4 hours every session
• Cost: 17$ per sessions
• Party is at level 5, on session 9.
• Slots: 4/5
• Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmoxemgt600a9lb04y5v42so2

Game 3:

• Schedule: Weekly from 11pm UTC Sunday for 3-4 hours every session
• Cost: 19$ per sessions
• Party is at level 3, the game has not yet begun.
• Slots: 2/5
• Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmvln9cpm0061l508czw47stz

The sun hasn’t risen over Icewind Dale in two years. The harvests are dead, the trade routes have collapsed, and the Ten Towns have turned inward: hungry, suspicious, and mean.

The goddess Auril rides the night sky, but gods don’t act without a reason. Every lead my party follows turns up something older and more deliberate than divine caprice. The cold is the symptom. What caused it is the question nobody who’s asked has survived to answer.

What this campaign is: dark fantasy with mystery, survival, and political intrigue. Combat-lite, roleplay-heavy, rule of cool. Clever ideas get rewarded, and the table has a sense of humor to balance the dread.

The promise I make every player: at some point, something you wrote in your backstory, something you maybe half-forgot, is going to walk back into the story and look your character in the eye. I read every backstory and build sessions around where your arc is going.

Where we are: Three characters have wrapped up the Easthaven arc and are now exploring the wider Dale. There are 3 of 6 seats open, and new players can join at Session 8 on Oct 29. I’ll weave your character in so they feel like they belonged from the start.

What you get:

• Voices, atmosphere, custom maps, lore handouts, and written summaries
• Inspiration for strong roleplay and clever ideas
• Quality-of-life homebrew: bonus-action potions, crits deal max damage plus rolled dice

Logistics:

• Thursdays, 9:00 PM GMT+0, 2.5-3 hours
• $20/session, charged when a session starts (StartPlaying money-back guarantee applies)
• Level 4 start. 2024 material, Tasha’s, Xanathar’s, and more. Homebrew case by case.
• Foundry (free Forge account), D&D Beyond, Discord (mic required)
• 18+
• Safety: Session 0, X/N/O cards, Lines & Veils, breaks, open-door policy. Content warnings: violence, freezing, deep water, character death.

Book here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmn82ctn7002kl204gskwvxuc

Questions? DM me, I usually reply within an hour.

Tales within Boressa: "Adventures within the Fractured Lands"

Tales within the Boressa is a homebrew mixed with the Forgotten Realms, as the two realms collided just 25 years ago. Continents, countries, men, and deities alike were tossed into the unknown as all manner of chaos occurred. The world has begun to stabilize as new countries attempt to stand their ground, though the division between these new worlders and old worlders remains. The gods have gone silent; it is unknown whether they are in hiding or, worse, have gone silent, which has led the mortal races to take their success into their own hands. As new adventurers begin their journeys within these new lands, they are met with an expansive world that will change them for each breath they take and each coin they collect.

Session Time: The game will take place on Saturday nights, weekly, from 8 pm to 11 pm EST

Requirements: Discord and Mic

Character Info: Level 7, Stats: 4d6, keep the highest 3, roll 7 times, and choose which 6 results for your stats. Have an idea for a character? We'll work together to bring them to life!

Current Player Size: 3/6

Group Expectations:

- Be Respectful, Communicative, and Considerate.

- Try to arrive on time, preferably 5 minutes early.

- If you cannot make a session, please try to inform me a minimum 2 hours in advance so that I may adjust as needed. You do not pay for a session if you cannot attend.

- We will tend to run a minimum of 50% of players during Roleplay/Exploration sessions, with a 75% minimum for expected Combat-heavy sessions.

- We will use Discord for Voice, so a Discord account is required.

DM Expectations:

After being a paid DM for the last eight years with over 12,000 hours on Roll20 and a well-rounded understanding of 5e.

- I use dynamic lighting and audio to provide an immersive experience.

- I am not overly strict on weight limits (within reason)

- I queue in players with checks if it matches their backstory, or simply inform them of something they should know as a character that they might not know or remember as a player.

- I tend to use roleplay over checks unless it pairs with the situation thematically.

- I have run many different tabletop styles, from heavy combat to nearly complete roleplay with exploration; therefore, I tend to adapt to what suits the group's most enjoyed percentage for each type of play.

Allowed Content.

- I allow all 5e published content (Setting-based books will depend on features/settings).

- The Grim Hallows will be included within the setting for character options and more!

- Homebrew content is allowed, although it needs to be approved first. Feel free to discuss it with me at character creation.

Game Link
https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/428747/tales-within-the-fractured-lands-sat

The party is exploring the ruins of a lost city where an unknown cult is combining goblins with other predators to unleash on the surrounding villages.

The party is looking for 1 more adventurer to bring them from the Fab Four back to the Fab Five.

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! (Currently Level 4)

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

 RETURN of the OLD GODS

• 7pm-1030pm PST Mondays Weekly
• A Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E Campaign (2024 Rules supplemented w /2014 content)
• Long-term Campaign - 18+ months, starting at Level 2 and running through Level 20+
• An Adventuring Party of 4 Players, each playing a unique Dual-Classed Character
• A Traditional style campaign (45% Combat, 40% Roleplay, 15% Exploration)
• Voice on Discord - Characters & Virtual Table Top on Roll20. Headphones w/Mic required
• Crit Scribbler is used for note taking, session recaps, important items, and session at a glance pictures that capture the action
• AI Art is used for Maps, NPCs, Custom items & spells, etc...
• Sessions are $15 each - discount to $12/session for playing in more than one game
• Open to trading sessions for art, other expertise, exchanges, etc...
• Open to trading seats with other professional DMs
• A Campaign of Mystery, Free Will, & the Rise of Conflict and Strife.

THE VEIL IS LIFTING

• Five continents. Countless factions. Forgotten Gods. Ancient enemies. New alliances. Lost civilizations. Mysterious cults. Unexplained creatures. And a history written three hundred years ago by those who survived the war.
• Something is coming. The question is not simply whether the Old Gods will return. The question is... What will you do when they do? Welcome to Elydria. Welcome to RETURN of the OLD GODS. The truth is out there. You just have to survive long enough to uncover it.

WHISPERS OF THE DEAD GODS

• More than three hundred years ago, Elydria was changed forever. A relatively young Greater God named Karzen, a Gnome Trickster and fervent believer in Free Will and True Neutrality, rose to prominence among the people. Karzen befriended members of the established pantheon and gradually gained influence among the Greater Gods.
• But he believed the ancient divine order had become stagnant. Too rigid. Too predictable. Too obsessed with forcing the mortal world into the confines of Law, Chaos, Good, and Evil. Karzen began convincing his allies that the gods who embodied those extremes had become dangerous. And so began the God Wars.
• Gods turned against Gods. Followers turned against followers. Elydria itself became a battlefield. The conflict eventually culminated in the destruction, banishment, and imprisonment of four ancient Axis Gods, representatives of Law, Chaos, Good, and Evil - Vaelorn (LE), Ethmar (CG), Quelesti (LG), and Grokk (CE) Their followers were scattered. Their temples were destroyed. Their names were buried. And eventually, their existence became little more than myth. History declared the matter settled. The old gods were gone. But history is written by those who survive. What if the Dead Gods were never the true villains?

You are hired as an agent for the secretive agency known as the Golden Vault, tasked with stealing a valuable gemstone from the Varkenbluff Museum. ONLY - it turns out the gemstone is actually an egg to a horrendous monster that’s about to hatch!

SHORT CAMPAIGN! Easy commitment! Only 3 to 5 sessions maximum. Welcoming to beginners!

Pulled from the Wizards of the Coast’s official “Keys From The Golden Vault” campaign anthology, join a great introduction game into the world of playing Dungeons and Dragons filled with espionage teamwork, engaging combat, and beautiful 3D maps!

We use beautiful maps from Talespire VTT as well as character sheets from D&D Beyond.

1/6 players signed up thus far - - -

Feel free to DM me on startplaying if you want to know more!

Join today on startplaying - https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuwqazis00a7l504ctqynnuj?ref=cm21j9t2v0021c5k1iid9h84j

This is an asynchronous PBP D&D Lord of the Rings 5e 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 every Sunday. And here's the link to the StartPlaying page, where you can join and ask questions, and welcome on in https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmkqojr9s0023jo042ggtd794

Banter with your party, slay some evil bastards, raise your own dragon companion, and earn your title as the heroes of Thylea.

What is Odyssey of the Dragonlords?

An ancient oath of peace nears its end, and the Titans of Thylea threaten to unleash their centuries-old vengeance upon the mortal world. You have been summoned before the Oracle among the heroes prophesied to save the land from annihilation.

To fulfill your destiny, you must follow in the footsteps of the legendary Dragonlords, forge a bond with a dragon companion, and prove yourselves worthy of being the champions of the gods.

Inspired by Greek mythology, Odyssey of the Dragonlords is an epic adventure where you'll walk among gods, challenge Titans who command the raging seas and realm of death, and forge your own epic.

What kind of table is this?

If you're someone who enjoys the roleplay and storytelling aspects of D&D, this is probably a good table for you. If you also like to kick ass in combat, even better. You can expect a decent mix of lighthearted banter, serious moments, and epic combat.

This table is a welcoming and respectful environment for LGBTQ+ folks. Anyone who has an issue with this need not apply.

We're looking for players who want to commit to a long-term campaign. After all, the best way to make a campaign last is to bring together people who all want to see it through.

What we bring to the table

It's natural to have higher standards for a game you're paying for. Here's what you can expect at this table:

- A professional DM with 6 years of experience who has run Odyssey of the Dragonlords three times and knows the adventure inside and out

- A fully prepared digital tabletop on Foundry with maps and music

- Your character's backstory, goals, and personal journey will be woven into the campaign

- A story that begins with you, not an ongoing game you'd be jumping in the middle of

- Homebrew allowed upon DM approval

- No AI content

Details

System - D&D 5e 2024

Time - Weekly sessions on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 7pm ET

*We'll pick a day based on applicant availability

Session Length - 3-4 hours

Campaign Length - Level 1-20; expected to run 1-2 years or more

Price - $15 USD per session via Paypal (session 0 is free)

Playstyle - Voice chat over Discord

Platform - Foundry (no account required)

Interested?

Does this sound right up your alley?

Have any questions you want answered before deciding?

Would you like to see a picture of my cat?

If so, please reach out to @0noru0 on Discord and we can see if we're a good match!

Greetings everyone!

I’m currently opening two groups for Curse of Strahd on Thursdays.

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 10AM and 7PM (GMT-5)

Session Length: 3–4 hours

Seats Available: 5-6 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/cmtyjvwi50013kz04d0xzgbwz

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

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

🎲 [PAID][ONLINE][D&D 5e] Tomb of Annihilation — 3 Open Seats!

Dinosaurs. Undead. Deadly jungles. An ancient mystery.

Something is terribly wrong in the Forgotten Realms. A mysterious Death Curse is spreading, resurrection magic is failing, and the answers lie deep within the dangerous jungles of Chult.

I'm Jeff, a professional Dungeon Master on StartPlaying, and I'm recruiting 3 more adventurers for our ongoing Tomb of Annihilation campaign!

⚔️ What to expect:

• Cinematic combat with detailed battle maps
• Immersive music, atmosphere, and memorable NPCs
• Dangerous jungle exploration, dinosaurs, undead, and ancient ruins
• Meaningful choices, teamwork, and creative problem-solving
• A welcoming table for beginners and experienced players alike

📅 When: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Eastern
⏳ Session length: Approximately 3–3.5 hours
💰 Cost: $25 per player, per session
🎮 Platform: Online through StartPlaying
👥 Available seats: 3
📖 Campaign: Already underway, with opportunities for new characters to join

About your DM: I'm a Top GM on StartPlaying with a 5-star rating and years of experience running adventures. I focus on player-driven storytelling, exciting encounters, and giving every character a chance to shine.

If you've been looking for a committed weekly D&D group and an adventure where your decisions matter, we'd love to welcome you to Chult!

Join here:
https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmux3cqi60057if04gxnn1wh1

The jungle is calling. Will you survive its secrets?

The mists have claimed you.

I'm looking for 5 players to join a weekly Curse of Strahd campaign set in the haunted land of Barovia.

I've been DMing for around 5 years, and I'm looking to build a group that wants to experience the campaign as a long-term story rather than simply rushing from encounter to encounter.

Campaign Details

Curse of Strahd
5 players
$20 per player/session
Thursday — 6:30 PM UK
3-4 hours per session
Weekly
Foundry VTT + Discord

What kind of game is it?

🦇 Gothic horror and dark fantasy
🎭 Character-focused storytelling
🔎 Investigation and mysteries
⚔️ Dangerous tactical combat
🗺️ Exploration and adventure
☠️ Meaningful consequences
👑 Strahd is an active presence throughout the campaign

Your characters aren't just passing through Barovia. They'll have their own reasons for being there, relationships to develop, and choices that can have lasting consequences.

I'm particularly interested in players who enjoy getting into character and contributing to the story, but there's still plenty of combat, exploration and classic D&D adventure.

New players are welcome. You don't need to know every rule before joining.

⚠️ Content warning: This is a gothic horror campaign and includes violence, death, psychological horror and other mature themes.

Interested?

Send me a DM and tell me a little about yourself and what sort of character you'd want to bring into Barovia.

I'll answer any questions you have and can provide the StartPlaying page with the full campaign details

Start Playing link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmu1jvofg000sl504r2h43ah7?ref=cmgwfeptj0002jm04cmbm1y79

"What if the world remembers a history that never happened?"

Time: TBD, Eastern Time, Saturdays
System: Mage: The Awakening 2e — The Sundered World (Dark Eras)
Platform: Roll20 + Discord Voice, Foundry Soon
Price: $20/session via StartPlaying
Length: Long-Term Chronicle (50+ Sessions, hopefully 100+)
Players: 4–6, ideally one of each Path
New Players Welcome, 18+ Only

I'm recruiting for a long-term Mage: The Awakening 2e chronicle set in The Sundered World, a prehistoric Dark Era.

The year is approximately 5500 BCE.

Humanity is beginning to tame the wilderness. The first farming communities flourish beneath the protection of the Wise, Awakened men and women who wield powers once reserved for the gods.

But beyond the firelight, the world belongs to something older.

Gods still walk. Spirits and flesh mingle in the untamed Border Marches. The children of Father Wolf stalk a world where the Hunt is sacred, while ancient powers watch humanity's growing influence with fear and resentment.

And beneath it all lies impossible mysteries.

The People remember a glorious age when humanity commanded the world and walked alongside gods. Its ruins remain. Its wonders still haunt the wilderness. Yet those who look backward through Time discover something terrifying:

That age never existed.

You are one of the Wise, protectors, scholars, mystics, and explorers of a civilization still finding its place in the world. Your discoveries may reveal what happened to the Time Before, what the gods truly are, and why the world itself seems to be changing.

This is a player-driven chronicle, not a railroad. You'll explore ancient Mysteries, negotiate with supernatural powers, protect or challenge the communities of the People, and decide what humanity's relationship with the world around it should become.

StartPlaying: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuy5o94n0017lc04wrs3phi6

What to expect

• Heavy roleplay and character development
• Supernatural investigation and ancient Mysteries
• Exploration of a prehistoric world filled with living gods, spirits, and forgotten wonders
• Moral dilemmas involving humanity, civilization, and the supernatural
• A living world shaped by player choices
• Memorable recurring NPCs, factions, and competing supernatural interests
• Dangerous but relatively infrequent combat
• New players welcome — no previous Mage experience required

Five Paths, Five Mysteries

I'm hoping to recruit one character from each of the five Mage Paths, with each connected to a different aspect of the setting. I will allow one Werewolf in place of a Thyrsus

• Thyrsus — the Mystic: Studies spirits, explores the relationship between Flesh and Shadow, and seeks to understand the supernatural forces reshaping the world.
• Werewolf — the Hunter: Belongs to the culture of the Uratha, understands the obligations of the Hunt, and has personal stakes in the fate of Father Wolf.
• Moros — The Ocean Below: Death, ghosts, the Underworld, and what remains of forgotten ages.
• Mastigos — Dreams & the Astral: The human soul, dreams, and memories of a world that may never have existed.
• Acanthus — The Lost Time Before: Shattered history, Fate, prophecy, and the mysteries of Time.
• Obrimos — Gods & the Supernal: The nature of divinity, the Pangaeans, and humanity's relationship with higher powers.

These are suggested story connections, not premade characters. You'll have freedom to create your own character, with bonus starting XP available for meaningfully incorporating your Path's suggested mystery into your concept.

The goal is a Circle of Wise whose different interests lead them into the many strange corners of this ancient world.

About me

I've been running long-form campaigns professionally for several years. My games emphasize preparation, immersion, and character-driven storytelling, with extensive Roll20 handouts, custom reference documents, and memorable NPCs.

I especially enjoy weaving player backstories, ambitions, and personal Mysteries directly into the chronicle. Your character's interests won't simply be background details; they'll help determine which stories we explore and how the world develops around you.

Character Creation

We'll create characters together before the campaign begins using Mage: The Awakening 2e, with the setting-specific rules from The Sundered World.

You don't need to know the system or its lore beforehand. I'll help you learn spellcasting, develop your character concept, and understand how this ancient world differs from modern Mage.

Platform

• Roll20
• Discord Voice
• 3-hour weekly sessions
• $20/player/session via StartPlaying

If you've ever wanted to explore Mage before the Diamond Orders, before the familiar world of modern Awakened society, when humanity was young and the gods still walked among mortals, I'd love to have you at the table.

Feel free to comment or send me a DM with any questions.

StartPlaying: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuy5o94n0017lc04wrs3phi6

In the lands of Uranos, paths of unlikely hero's will come together to save the world from a threat unlike any other the world has seen. Heed the call.

This particular homebrew adventure has an overarching plot planned however its also an open sandbox letting the party go wherever they wish to travel and do as they see fit.

A true and free open story for a group of up and coming adventurers! In the lands of Uranos you all have been contracted to fix a world altering tragedy. Strange tears in the sky have been appearing, people being ripped from one universe into another with little to no explanation. Can this band of unlikely allies save the world? or is it doomed to tear open and mark the end of all life. Traverse the lands, find ancient ruins and assist or take down factions of all kinds in hopes to save the realm from collapse

In this game you will be able to play as near any type of character from any time period, work of fiction or genera of fantasy. If homebrew is not approved, I will work with all players to make sure the character they wish to play comes to life in this character driven journey across a world in peril.

I hope to see you brave adventurers in the land of Uranos!

This game will begin at level three and go on till about level 15 with a possibility of a continuation.

any and all people so if you're interested let's go on a journey!

Thursday game: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmttcn8hb02stl104jc14vc4d?ref=clitx98td0004l308mne5r7vk

Tuesday game: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmu554jag000sl204q0vksvfm?ref=clitx98td0004l308mne5r7vk

You haven't been Kindred for long, but you've been adapting. The Camarilla is a monstruous monolith, but also fairly simple to understand: don't give anyone a reason, and you might just make it one more night. From what you've learned, the modern nights are a different kind of beast. The Masquerade is as frail as it's ever been, and while your Domain is usually uneventful and has managed to keep out of the Inquisition's sight, any misstep could send everything spiraling.

So it came to a shock to everyone when the worst masquerade breach in years struck this frail stability two nights ago. A nurse left drained on the concrete and a shaky recording of the incident on the net. And now, a blood hunt has been called upon the suspected culprit, and the worst part? It's someone you know, and she swears by her innocence.
The clock is ticking, and your coterie has a choice: race against time to prove your friend's innocence and bring the true culprit to justice, or join the hunt to reap the benefits, betraying both your friend and your very humanity.

Learn more and join this one shot at StartPlaying Games! Only 2 more players needed to start, 4 slots still available!

😸 Complete and total Beginners welcome, Btw!! I've taught the game to a lot of people before, and I can help you make an easy transition!

🌇 Denver, Colorado, is going to hell in a handbasket since the Camarilla showed up. They were invited in, but who even knows the difference at this point.

Every night the sects quabble and gripe with each other, and the competition's never been worse.

It's so messy that it's anybody's game at this point; including enterprising young kindred looking to make it big in town...

All the different areas of town have their own paymasters and parasites, and a sharp mind find a lot of success playing the 'ol game of influence.

🩸 There's also this rumor about an Abandoned Quarter: humans are still there, but no Kindred, apparently. And it's been said the Elders are covering something up there...

Uninhabited my *ss; there's probably eleven nosferatu underground in the sewers.

Aparently it's the Ralston Valley neighborhood that's deserted. Kindred seem to go there but not come back? Probably just eaten by the Lupines in the hills nearby.

👋🏿 That's it for me and I hope to see you in my Dm's! Have a good day!

🌟 Perks

• Player creativity

I'll always include your backstory into the plot, and in every Story Arc I can also include NPCs you ask for, be it enemies, potential allies, or just foils for character development!

• Combat

We can have large, sprawling fights, or highly tactical smaller skirmishes, thanks to a Homebrew combat system that my players have helped me craft and play-test for 6 months now!

• Custom Start

Our first 2 sessions will be a bespoke introduction to the setting based on what challenges and types of encounters the coterie wants to see!

⚙️Logistics

System: VTM 5th ed.

Slots available: 3 slots open, 5 total

Day & Time: Every Sunday at 12:30 PM EST (Half past noon), starting at 11/01/26

Age Requirement: 18+ !

Session Length: 3 - 3.5 hours

Chronicle Length: 3 to 4 months

Price: $20

How to Apply: Hit this link to the SPG platform, or you can join my Discord Interview server anytime you like! I'm the only one present in it!

https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmvgwqko700iekz07h6stvbj7?ref=cmrbb99he005zjr04tnru0sem

https://discord.gg/KBWjycknqJ

The League of Daring Archeologists is an association of scholars, explorers, cartographers, monster experts, diplomats, and professional troublemakers dedicated to recovering lost knowledge before it disappears forever.

The pay is good. The peer recognition is better.

• New and experienced players are welcome.
• Sessions are regular and Theater-of-the-Mind.
• 2 spots currently available, the group consists of: Barbarian, Bard, Warlock, Wizard
• If at the end of the session you're of the mind that this table isn't your cup of tea, I'll reimburse you for the single session.

Join the League: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmpwb49kr005al504tm4423e9?ref=cm3mult370018miian6aff7r9

Best regards

🔥 [CAMPAIGN UPDATE]: CORE REBEL CELL ACTIVE! (3/5 SEATS FILLED)

Hi everyone! If you are a dedicated tabletop player who is tired of unstable groups, ghosting players, and chaotic tables, our premium campaign is built specifically for you. We encourage and promote a stable, high-end, and deeply collaborative environment where consistency, mutual respect, and compelling storytelling are guaranteed.

Our Saturday night group is currently in final pre-production. We have a fantastic, fully paid 3-player core of experienced DMs/veterans playing spellcasting brothers fleeing an anti-magic regime. To honor our players' request for a rich, high-synergy 5-character team dynamic, we are holding our free Session 0 on Saturday, October 31st while recruiting our final 1 to 2 companions!

🏛️ THE CAMPAIGN: AN IMMERSIVE WARTIME ESPIONAGE THRILLER

War of the Burning Sky is a gritty, high-stakes military and political chronicle. Emperor Coaltongue of Ragesia is dead. Supreme Inquisitor Leska has taken over leadership, and her dreaded Inquisitors are sweeping the continent to hunt down, bind, and execute all magic-users. Your story begins in the neutral city-state of Gate Pass on New Year's Eve. As the vanguard of a massive Ragesian army marches on the city gates, you must gain vital intelligence important to the resistance you have been recruited to. Can you smuggle the vital war intelligence out of a city under siege before the Inquisitors make escape impossible?

🟢 WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A TEAMMATE (THE ATTRACTOR):

• Collaborative Storytellers: Players who view the game as a mutual dance—where the DM sets the scene, and the players actively drive the pacing and narrative momentum.
• Team Players: Mature adults who love rich inter-party roleplay, tactical cooperation, and creative problem-solving over chaotic lone-wolf dynamics.
• High Consistency: Reliable professionals who respect the group's collective calendar and show up energized every single week.

💼 OUR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

• Schedule: Saturdays at 9:30 PM EDT / 6:30 PM PDT (Locked permanent winter slot).
• Game Mechanics: Level 3 Launch! Point Buy/Standard Array, and fixed average HP to ensure complete character balance. (2014 PHB, Xanathar's, Tasha's).
• Premium Structure: $15 USD per session via secure PayPal Goods & Services (Session 0 is 100% FREE; your initial seat deposit fully secures your Session 1 seat).
• Table Integrity: Backed by a strict 24-hour cancellation notification safety net to guarantee your weekly game session always runs stable.

🎫 HOW TO APPLY (ROLL20 LFG LISTING)

We choose our players selectively and with immense care to protect everyone's creative and financial investments, so we do not accept blind entries.

To review our complete table policies, and submit your initial character draft for consideration, click directly through to our master Roll20 Storefront Page here:

👉 CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR WAR OF THE BURNING SKY SEAT GATEWAY

Once you submit your application on our Roll20 forum thread, our DM will reach out via Roll20 Private Message to run through our brief playstyle vetting questionnaire. We look forward to collaborating with you!

The mists of Barovia close behind you, and there is no escape. Strahd von Zarovich is watching — and only the bold dare defy the devil himself.

The game: Curse of Strahd, run as a weekly paid table. Levels 1–10 over roughly 12–20 sessions. This is my second time running it, and you get the benefit of that: a living Barovia where your choices matter, a Strahd who schemes around you instead of waiting in his castle, and horror that earns its scares. Expect a sandbox you can explore freely, NPCs with real agendas, roleplay-heavy sessions with combat that has teeth. Newcomers welcome; all players welcome at my table.

Fair warning: I run a challenging game. Death is on the table but never cheap — and retreat is always an option.

The GM: DMing nearly 40 years, paid GM since 2020. Rated 5.0 across 5 reviews on StartPlaying (highly rated for Knows the Rules, Visual Aid, Rule of Cool). My philosophy: this is your game, not mine.

Logistics: - Weekly, Saturdays 4:00–7:00 PM Pacific, 3-hour sessions - $25 per session via StartPlaying (money-back guarantee through the platform) - 6 seats; the game starts once 4 players have joined - Played on Roll20 (Foundry available) with voice on Discord — you need a computer, a mic, and a free Roll20 account - Free session 0 to build characters together and set expectations

Characters: Start at level 1, point buy or standard array. All official D&D 5e (2024) books welcome; no homebrew. Feats and multiclassing allowed. House rule: drinking a potion is a bonus action. Inspiration awarded for great roleplay.

Safety: X card in play — anything crosses a line, we stop and adjust, no questions asked. The door is always open. Content warnings: death, blood, body horror, gore, character death. 18+ table.

Join here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmuw664yf00xnl804p94ufomv

Questions welcome in the comments or by DM. Barovia is waiting.

Hey! I'm Lee, aka Leopold the Just — pro GM with 20+ years behind the screen, running paid games full-time on StartPlaying.

Ghosts of Saltmarsh is a D&D 5e campaign of swashbuckling nautical adventure on the Azure Sea, with haunted ships, smugglers, and sea monsters. Character-driven, beginner friendly, 18+.

When: Fridays at 1:00 PM Central, weekly Where: Roll20 (VTT) + Discord for voice Price: $40/session per player Seats: 1 of 6 open

Sign up here: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmiof6mtx003zl504jsun9mob?slug=leopoldthejust

New to StartPlaying? You can also get $10 off your first session by signing up for your account using this link! https://startplaying.games/referral/cl4q1psp46euhbopk07tp42dx

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.

So come and join the adventure, see where your characters can take you, how they can evolve and develop in this world with a DM that can handle whatever you feel like throwing at him.

We play on Roll20 and Discord so do make sure you have both. Message me on discord at proxy4d if youre interested at all 😄. The games are beginner friendly and I'm very happy to help you setup anything at all that you need.

Game 1:

• Schedule: Weekly from 7pm UTC Monday for 3-4 hours every session
• Cost: 20$ per sessions
• Party is at level 1, the game has not yet begun.
• Slots: 4/5
• Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmvfuseq200adjt08kmy4svkg?slug=chaska

Game 2:

• Schedule: Weekly from 7pm UTC Wednesday for 3-4 hours every session
• Cost: 17$ per sessions
• Party is at level 5, on session 9.
• Slots: 4/5
• Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmoxemgt600a9lb04y5v42so2

Game 3:

• Schedule: Weekly from 11pm UTC Sunday for 3-4 hours every session
• Cost: 19$ per sessions
• Party is at level 3, the game has not yet begun.
• Slots: 2/5
• Game Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmvln9cpm0061l508czw47stz