Here you’ll find info on the upcoming campaigns for Winter Quarter 2021.
Fill out the Player Sign-Up Form by Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 11:59 PM.
Key
New Campaigns are at the top and any Continuing Campaigns will be at the bottom of the list.
Likelihood of Running
Some of our DMs are serving as backups. We’ve included them on this list in case you really, really want to play with them, but be sure to keep this in mind! We recommend selecting mostly campaigns that are guaranteed to run next quarter to ensure you don’t have complications getting into a campaign. We cannot guarantee our backups will run.
The ranking system of likeliness is as follows:
- I plan to be a DM this quarter
- I’d rather be a DM but I would be fine playing if necessary
- I’m fine either way
- I’d rather be a player but I could DM if necessary*
- Last resort: if the world ends and every other DM is obliterated, I could DM*
*NOTE: 4’s and 5’s are not posted on the website as they are super heckin’ backups. We only post them if we’re really in a pinch.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Here you’ll find all the logistic info to consider how badly you want to join the campaign.
First, there’s the game system, meaning which tabletop role-playing game (RPG) the DM is going to run. Most of our DMs run traditional Dungeons & Dragons (DND), though some run other fun things as well!
Just below that, you’ll see what edition of the game system they’ll be running. Not all tabletop RPGs have multiple editions, but some of them do. This is important because some of the core mechanics (rules) can change from edition to edition. For example, DND has been in existence since 1974 and has changed dramatically since then. The most recent edition, 5th edition, was published in 2014.
Below that, you’ll see if this is a brand new campaign, or what’s known as a continuing campaign. Sometimes, DMs start a campaign that will last longer than the nine sessions we have in a quarter. They will list their campaign as “continuing” to indicate if they are running the same campaign that they ran last quarter.
You can still join a continuing campaign even if you weren’t in it while it previously ran. Continuing players have priority for open spots, but if someone leaves or the DM otherwise has open spots, you might be able to join!
Silliness Index is an important stat to DUDAD. Some DMs like to run goofy games that are chock-full of memes and jokes and silly times. Some DMs like a more serious campaign that tells a grounded, narrative structure. The scale is from 1 to 5, with 1 being a very serious, grounded campaign and 5 being an overall goof-fest.
The scale of the campaign indicates how high the stakes are, which is also on a range of 1 to 5. Do you like tight-knit stories where your character is solving a small mystery, or would you rather have the fate of the multiverse in your hands? Smaller-scaled campaigns (1) will have those small, focused stories, while larger-scaled campaigns (5) will have much more epic proportions.
Rule adherence is how strictly the DMs plan to stick to their system’s rules. 1 means there’s a lot of flexibility, 5 means this campaign is to the book.
Commitment level indicates how committed the DM expects players to be. A 1 is a low level of commitment, so your DM would probably be chill if you had to miss a few meetings. A 5 is a high level of commitment, which means you will most likely be expected be fully engaged and at every meeting during the quarter.
Features give players an idea of what the DMs play-style is like. Like a lot of combat where death is around the corner? There are characteristics for that. Do you enjoy more role-playing? That exists too.
Campaign Description
This is one of the most important things you’ll find on this page. The description is what the DM has written to let you know what kind of adventure you’ll be going on. If you have a favorite setting (e.g. pirates or space-themed) or you wanna know what your party will be up against, this is where to find that. Be sure to keep in mind the stats above too! If you’re not into zombies usually but you see all their stats are your style, you might be surprised at what a fun time you can have!
Notes
We try to tailor our DM sign-ups to have all the information a DM might need, but occasionally we leave out certain details or the DM has something game-specific they want you, the players, to know. Not every DM will provide notes for their campaign, which is okay. That usually means all the info you need is above! The notes section can have helpful information about the campaign!
If anything doesn’t make sense or is generally gobble-dee-gook, don’t hesitate to reach out to us and let us know! We try to make the sign up experience as easy as we can.
Happy Adventuring!
New Campaigns
Alex “Bones” Niederberger
Likelihood of Running
I plan to be a DM this quarter.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 3
Scale: 3
Rule Adherence: 4
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Medium
- Roleplay-Heavy
- Linear World
Alex’s Campaign Description
Race across the country of Montades to reunite your friend with the love of her life! War is brewing, infernal forces might be at work, and your vehicle smells like plums for some reason, but don’t worry: you’ve got a tank full of gas and a head full of empty. It’s time for a road trip!
Alex’s Notes
Feel free to ask questions (w.niedy@gmail.com)! I’d like this to be a collaborative campaign, so it shouldn’t have much PVP or player versus DM conflict.
We’ll start at level 3, and probably end around 10-12! Before our first meeting, we’ll either meet (I imagine over video call) to hash out some character stuff and/or you can send a written version. This will include why you’re on this road trip, one stop you want to make, and how you know a key NPC.
Chelsie Fincher
Likelihood of Running
I’d rather be a DM but I would be fine playing if necessary.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 4
Scale: 2
Rule Adherence: 3
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- World-Focused
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Medium
- Roleplay-Heavy
- Low Mortality-Rate
- Medium Difficulty
- Open World
- Modern Setting
- Humorous
- Rule of Cool
Chelsie’s Campaign Description
On their 18th birthdays, members of the Dorais, Garcia, and Walsweer families develop terrifying supernatural abilities. This year is particularly dangerous for the Three Families; several of their teens are coming of age on the same day. As one of the birthday kids, you have been informed that you will not be having a birthday celebration, but instead begin rigorous training. Rightfully POed, you and your fellow teens abscond and embark on a cross-country road trip through High-Fantasy USA.
Chelsie’s Notes
No mystics, but I am flexible on other classes/subclasses. Homebrewed material and evil-aligned characters require my approval in advance. Races not allowed: loxodon nor aarakocra. Stay safe, stay warm ❤
Chyna Tillman
Likelihood of Running
I plan to be a DM this quarter.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 4
Scale: 4
Rule Adherence: 1
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- World-Focused
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Medium
- Roleplay-Heavy
- Medium Mortality-Rate
- Low Difficulty
- Open World
- Laid Back
- Expect Chaos
- Fun-Focused
Chyna’s Campaign Description
Have you ever thought Earth was weird? Have you wondered what it would be like to look at it with fresh eyes, like, say, an alien? Well this is your chance! In this campaign you will be an alien traveling to the newly conquered planet Earth. The humans have been dealt with by the alien-warriors, but now a team needs to go out and explore the planet, documenting climate, plants, and wildlife.
Chyna’s Notes
No humans or half-elves allowed, you are all aliens! And since you are aliens there will be little tweaks made to each race, accounting for the fact that you are not used to Earth’s climates and creatures. Of course you won’t know some of these vulnerabilities until you get there. I want to stress that this is a relaxed campaign, just meant for everyone to have a good time. Players drive campaigns, and sometimes you will catch me off guard. I will make it up as I go. Just embrace the chaos, realize it is supposed to be fun and we are meant to be laughing, and we’ll have a great time!
Jackson Hunter
Likelihood of Running
I’m fine either way.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition, How to Train Your Dragon Homebrew
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 3
Scale: 3
Rule Adherence: 3
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Medium
Jackson’s Campaign Description
It’s been a year since Hiccup and the Riders of Berk defeated the Red Death, and it took a great toll. All but Hiccup and his Night Fury, Toothless, perished in the process; Hiccup blamed himself for their deaths. He took Toothless and disappeared, and hasn’t been seen since. Stoick has come to you lucky few to ask you to find them.
Jackson’s Notes
Since this is set in the How To Train Your Dragon universe, players are only allowed to play humans and any non-magic classes.
King Robertson
Likelihood of Running
I’d rather be a DM but I would be fine playing if necessary.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 3
Scale: 2
Rule Adherence: 2
Commitment Level: 3
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- World-Focused
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Medium
- Roleplay-Heavy
- Medium Mortality-Rate
- High Difficulty
- Open World
- Collaborative Story
- RNG Heavy
King’s Campaign Description
The land has been ravaged by a great magical experiment gone wrong. Nations have fallen and towns have burned to ashes. You have managed to escape the terror. Can you manage to survive in this post-apocalyptic land?
King’s Notes
Due to the nature of this setting, I’m implementing a homebrewed Settlement system, so you and your party members will be able to maintain a shelter from the apocalypse and potentially grow it into a proper city.
Lucas McLeod
Likelihood of Running
I’d rather be a DM but I would be fine playing if necessary.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 2
Scale: 3
Rule Adherence: 5
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- Character-Driven
- Roleplay-Heavy
- Low Mortality-Rate
Lucas’ Campaign Description
The World is Yours! This is a backstory based campaign. I will build the entire campaign over winter break using your characters’ backstories. Expect a standard magic and monsters campaign. There is a 3 page MINIMUM length for backstories, sent to me by December 11th. Feel free to use locations from the Sword Coast or create your own and I’ll add them to the best of my ability. The pantheon used is Forgotten Realms and Racial Deities. For info on setting or gods, I recommend the Sword Coast Adventure Guide on the D&D Beyond (email the exec board for access). I will be less able to work in any backstory sent later than Dec 11.
Lucas’ Notes
Players start at level 8. No NE or CE. Lucky feat is banned. UA is banned until it gets formally released (or ask and I’ll probably rebalance it with you, revised ranger is legal as is). I will make you calculate carrying capacity and weight. If you have any questions about rules or concepts, feel free to contact me using my DU email or by text.
Max Hamburg
Likelihood of Running
I’d rather be a DM but I would be fine playing if necessary.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Blades in the Dark
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 3
Scale: 2
Rule Adherence: 4
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- World-Focused
- Character-Driven
- Roleplay-Medium
- Open World
Max’s Campaign Description
You and your fledgling crew must thrive amidst the threats of rival gangs, powerful noble families, vengeful ghosts, the Bluecoats of the city watch, and the siren song of your scoundrel’s own vices. Will you rise to power in the underworld? What are you willing to do to get to the top?
Miles Aletich
Likelihood of Running
I’m fine either way.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Tales From The Loop
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 3
Scale: 4
Rule Adherence: 4
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- World-Focused
- Plot-Focused
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Light
- Roleplay-Heavy
- Low Mortality-Rate
- Medium Difficulty
- Open World
- Linear World
- First Time GM
- Adaptable
- Mechanics-Focused
- I enjoy a healthy amount of player banter
Miles’ Campaign Description
In a futuristic alternate 80’s, time seems to be moving backwards and parallel universes are converging, but you and your party are the only ones who realize it. Play as a 10-15 year old kid as you piece together what broke time and how to fix it. Will you unravel the mysteries of the past? Or will you be doomed to repeat an endless loop for all eternity?
Miles’ Notes
Per rules of the game, player characters can’t be killed by the GM. Characters are human and age 10-15. System uses D6s only.
Nikita Adrian Alfonso Roque
Likelihood of Running
I’m fine either way.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Dungeons & Dragons
5th Edition
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 2
Scale: 3
Rule Adherence: 3
Commitment Level: 4
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- World-Focused
- Plot-Focused
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Medium
- Roleplay-Medium
- Medium Mortality-Rate
- Medium Difficulty
Nikita’s Campaign Description
Wage war with magic, steel, and gunpowder as a newly-enlisted soldier of the Holy Valkyrian Empire. Will you show mercy to Her Imperial Majesty’s enemies in spite of the hardships of war? Or will you stain your honor for the sake of victory?
Ris Piaggio
Likelihood of Running
I’m fine either way.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
Multiple Systems
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 3
World Scale: 3
Rule Adherence: 2
Commitment Level: 1
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- Character-Driven
Ris’ Campaign Description
Do you like one shot days? Do you want one shots weekly? I want to try out some new systems, and we’ll explore a new one each week. Possible systems include: Grandma Club, Rosette Diceless, As The World Ends…, Head or Tales, Ma’amser, Saan Po Kayo?, Smash the System, For the Dungeon!, Glitter Hearts, and/or whatever the group is interested in.
Ris’ Notes
This should be interesting.
Zach Stevens
Likelihood of Running
I plan to be a DM this quarter.
Game System, Edition, & Stats
SEACAT
Online: Yes
Silliness Index: 4
World Scale: 3
Rule Adherence: 2
Commitment Level: 3
Expected Duration: 1 Quarter
Features
- World-Focused
- Character-Driven
- Combat-Light
- Roleplay-Medium
- Low Mortality-Rate
- Medium Difficulty
- Open World
Zach’s Campaign Description
The Ultraviolet Grasslands is a vast and mythic steppe, filled with the refuse of time and space, where decadent psychic princes struggle to keep their biomechanical burden-beasts from falling to the clicking hordes of assimilative vomes. Fame, fortune, and fun await you in the weirdest West there ever was! Before your caravan can embark on the expedition, however, you need to sell off these two dozen crates of mostly-clean kitty litter. Good luck!
Zach’s Notes
I backed Ultraviolet Grasslands on Kickstarter in early 2019, and I’ve been itching to run this gonzo setting ever since. Here’s a link to a free pdf preview: https://wizardthieffighter.itch.io/uvg-free-player-guide
“SEACAT” is a rules-lite easy-to-learn ttRPG system with an emphasis on player creativity. Character creation will be extremely open-ended. Playable character options include (but are not limited to): human, half-ling, quarter-ling, immortal ghost, synthetic laser astronaut, poly-body hivemind, self-improving AI cyborg, and cat.
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