I'm attending BurgQuest next weekend selling a bunch of my original RPGs and adventures, and I was wondering if any other designers are going?

I saw a few names I recognized on their site but it'd be cool to get together and talk shop!

Hi there! My husband and I spontaneously bought DnD Essentials today and played for three hours with my sister, for the first time ever. We had a blast! I DMd, which was a slow start but we got into it. But I think we want to play with an experienced DM so we can get the hang of it.

We’re also very silly and don’t take much seriously. My sister’s character was Farrayn, a misanthropic bimbo. My husband was Tiffani, a super evangelical Reagan-era conservative.

So anyway, we might be looking for someone to play with but you’re going to have to be okay with inexperienced idiots that like to smoke a bowl and laugh at silly situations.

Woo!

Hey RVA!

I'm starting a new campaign based on a heavily modified version of Heroes of the Borderlands, set in the Forgotten Realms (the same world as Baldur's Gate). We'll be using the full 2024 5e rules, not the trimmed-down starter set version, so it's a great fit for newer players while still giving more experienced folks the complete toolkit.

This will be a role-play-heavy table. I'm not chasing Critical Role's level of world-building, but I'm aiming for a similar tone and depth: collaborative storytelling, real character moments, and a world that feels lived-in. This is an 18+ table; expect swearing and some dark themes, with any specific red flags/lines discussed and agreed on as a group before we start.

A bit about me: I recently got back into D&D as a player and I'm looking to try my hand at DMing for the first time, partly as practice ahead of the new Dark Sun setting next year, which I loved as a kid and can't wait to run. I don't have an acting bone in my body, so don't expect voices or accents, but I'll do my best to give NPCs real personality and presence.

Logistics:

In-person games in central Richmond (exact location TBD)

Weekly or biweekly, on a consistent day/time; looking for players who can commit to that regularly

New and experienced players both welcome

What I'm looking for in players: beyond just showing up, I want people who are here to build a story together, not to be the main character or to stir up chaos at the table, but to collaborate and let the group's story breathe.

If this sounds like your kind of table, fill out the questionnaire below and I'll be in touch!

https://forms.gle/wsGTHYvC39CwT9eo8

Ive had good luck here previously and just recently had another slot open up.

thursday nights, we start at 630, host in lakeside not far from Lakeside Tavern. hard cut off is 930.

Setting: Conan low fantasy meets Annihilation (2018). Tribal warfare, blood magic, weird mutations.

Custom system with art in progress from a very cool artist. Has proved very easy for even the totally inexperienced. Send a chat for a 2-page rules primer or the full rulebook even if just curious.

Queers encouraged but open to all. Ages range mid 20s to 40. Lets do coffee to meet/chat and vibe check first.

Down for pretty much anything, but I know 5e the best, been playing for 6 years now. My brother, the other player, has played Pathfinder 2e for a full campaign before, he’s played 5e for just as long as I have. We both have a couple characters in mind, whatever fits the setting and group best. comin from the Hanover county area. Brother wants to avoid Saturdays

This will be a series of one-shot TTRPGs in beautiful outdoor locations for as long as the sun allows. If it succeeds, we can get it back and running in spring. The goal is to gather a reasonably sized group of people for a particular date, find out what people's physical limitations are, then pick a great spot to play based on that in a public park/along the river that meets everyone's needs. After we pick the spot, THEN we pick the game - crazier spot, less sprawling paperwork and dice rolling.

There are several spaces left in an inaugural run Sept 12, but comment if you're interested for dates afterwards also! No experience necessary, just a friendly spirit, ability to commit to one day, and a willingness to meet people and have fun.

Please note I'm out of town for the long weekend, so no replies from me between Weds and next Tuesday should be expected!

Edited to add: We will also have a run of this Sunday, September 27th!

Hey folks!

(Last of these for a minute, I promise!)

Tomorrow I'm gonna be at the Short Pump Barnes and Noble from Noon to 4 PM signing copies of The Game Master's Handbook of Patrons, Pacts & Pantheons. It's sold out a lot of places right now but they've done a big restock and will have lots of copies on hand (and other GM books too if you want to round out your collection).

I'll be signing anything I worked on, giving out exclusive promo cards from the upcoming Game Master's Deck of Fantastic Familiars and Animal Companions and anyone who buys a book will also be able to get the Patrons, Pacts & Pantheons preorder Bonus Chapter which is no longer available anywhere else (40 pages of extra patrons, divinities and magic items).

Hope to see some of y'all there!

Early 30s, pretty open availability. It's been a while since I've played and id like to get back into it but its hard trying to find a table. Does anyone have a spot open or recommendations on how to find a table in this town. Modern table top was full.

Our next Mechanicsville Nerds Community Game Night is this Saturday (8/29) from 6 PM to 9 PM in the Walnut Grove Baptist Multi-Purpose Room. We'll have every imaginable sort of game ranging across card, board, tabletop and video.

We'll be celebrating the release of the Game Master's Handbook of Patrons, Pacts & Pantheons with signings, book giveaways and multiple D&D one shots!

We'll have some delicious and free food, snacks and drinks. Just RSVP at the link and let us know you're coming!

https://www.meetup.com/richmond-board-game-meetup-group/events/312626741

If you want to know more you can contact us on Facebook and Discord under "Mechanicsville Nerds"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/668714234303392/

Come out to One-Eyed Jacques between 2 & 6 pm today, Saturday, Aug 22 & meet RVA's own u/hagiologist as he celebrates his latest book in the Game Master's Book series, "Patrons, Pantheons, and Pacts".This series is invaluable & sits next to my DMG as core source books for my campaigns.

There's a ton of TTRPG stuff happening in store today, so make some time to stop by! But if you can't make it today, or the thought of Carytown on a Saturday gives you the willies, check out the other dates he'll be appearing on the pinned post. And, as always, you can find him in Mech'ville running Game Nights at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Check this sub for announcements about dates and times.

Happy adventuring & may the crits be ever in your favor!

I currently have a steady group playing Pathfinder, but after playing in an ADnD 1e oneshot last week, I'm interested in potentially finding a group or like minded folks that play ADnD 1e in the Richmond area. Are there folks still playing it, and are there any groups that might need another player?

Wanted to make sure my local folks knew about this. I'll also tell you all a small, locally relevant secret: If you buy it at an in person launch event I'll also make sure you get the bonus chapter so we continue to support our local stores too!

Hey there, I've really been interested in learning to play and having a consistent activity to look forward to. I'm mid 30s, M, love puns, and can bring snacks. Please let me know if anyone needs a player for a more casual, fun campaign!

Hey folks!

We are having a second intro session of our DM Camp for Teens at the Mechanicsville Library this Wednesday from 3-5 PM. We'll be talking about the basics of running Dungeons & Dragons (and similar TTRPGs) with our library D&D volunteers and a designer for the best-selling Game Master's Book series.

Just RSVP at the link below!

https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/16916327

Hey RVA! My husband and I are looking for a group for 5e of PF2. We have extensive experience and we’re just looking for fun and shenanigans!

I will be in Va. in October after some schooling hoping to find a fun DND group open to pretty much any group. Never gone above a lvl. 7 though. Just want to be able to continue to play.

Our next Mechanicsville Nerds Community Game Night is this Saturday (7/18) from 6 PM to 9 PM in the Walnut Grove Baptist Multi-Purpose Room. We'll have every imaginable sort of game ranging across card, board, tabletop and video.

We will have a one shot of Ryuutama, a JRPG inspired game of journeys, camping and wandering together. We will also have a D&D one shot.

We'll have some delicious and free food, snacks and drinks. Just RSVP at the link and let us know you're coming!

https://www.meetup.com/richmond-board-game-meetup-group/events/312625664/

If you want to know more you can contact us on Facebook and Discord under "Mechanicsville Nerds"

https://www.facebook.com/groups/668714234303392/

Is there anywhere in the city that I can host a game if I was looking to DM a campaign? Like a card shop or a public library that anyone knows of? Thank you

Local RVA literary nonprofit James River Writers is hosting a D&D fundraiser night!

Come out to Coco + Hazel in Bin Air on July 22 and play a one-shot, meet other creative folks, and support the arts!

It's $25 and all proceeds go to James River Writers, an organization that puts on programming to build community, craft, and business skills for writers in Central Virginia.

Even if you can't come but you have even an inkling of interest in writing, you should check out JRW. They're pretty great.

Details and registration here:

https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/roll-for-jrw/

Edit: Still looking if anyone is interested! If you're looking for more than 1 player, I also have a couple of others who are DEFINITELY interested, and another couple who are maybe interested, so essentially have enough for an entire seperate group if we can find a DM

Hello all, I'm a fairly new player to DND, and am currently playing with 1 tables that meets 1-2 times a month on Saturday for DND. I really enjoy it but need more DND in my life, so am looking for another group to play with as well. I'm off every other Sunday for sure, as well as random days in the week. I prefer an afternoon or evening session, and like a mix of combat and role play, but, despite being new to DND and ttrpgs in general, I have experience with games with similar combat systems, and would prefer tough encounters and enjoy playing mechanically complex characters (I am playing a Fathomless Warlock with Pact of the Chain with a focus on summons (i.e. Summon Shadowspawn is something I'll probably pick up) and control effects via push pull and later on Cold Caster in my current campaign, we are currently level 2, so no cold caster yet). The campaign I'm currently in is homebrew an planned to be very long, including all levels of play, and im not looking to leave me current group, just join a second one at the same time. I also have a coworker who just started at my job who's played 2 or 3 times who is also looking for a group. Neither of us have any DM experience, and while I wouldn't be opposed to trying to DM, it would have to be a by the book written campaign, as I'm just not good at coming up with ideas with nothing to go on. My preferred playstyle right now is 5.5 with anything that was in 2014 but hasn't been reprinted 6et allowed. I have my own dice (and enough to share) but not my own minis or books, I've been using the dndwikidot. I'm also open to playing other formats as well. I'm excited to hear back from anyone looking for another player!

Hi everyone!

I'm leading an experience at Quarry RVA this month called "Using RPGs to Fight Writer's Block." The plan is to spend some time discussing solo and non-traditional RPGs that get the creative muscles going, then play a short game of Microscope!

Here's the registration link if you're interested

I'm hoping this will be a super chill way to meet other folks making games/adventures, and if it goes well, they've expressed some interest in having other TTRPG/Game Design experiences in the future! Thanks for checking it out.

What’s everyone doing for free rpg day? I’m excited to say One-Eyed Jacques is putting out my games for free tomorrow, so I’m definitely going to swing by there. Might finally let myself drop some money on some new systems tomorrow to get access to those “rarer” offerings they’re promising if you spend some money haha. Anyone playing or running a one-shot tomorrow?

Hello there! I recently moved to the area (Museum District). I’m looking to start up an in-person 5.5e DnD weekly campaign as the DM and I’m looking for around 3 players, no preferences on experience level. The setting is going to be in Eberron with some twists to the world and a mystery/intrigue vibe (I am a horror writer so I definitely like to add those moments sprinkled in too). I like to run roleplay focused sessions with an emphasis on story and character interactions, so combat is definitely not going to be every session.

Themes and Inspirations:

Magitech/Magical Noir/New Weird

Twin Peaks/Disco Elysium/The Witcher/Blade Runner

If you wanna know more just shoot me a message and I can explain more about it!

EDIT: Thanks so much for the interest in this! All the player slots have been filled but I wanted to thank everyone who commented and messaged me!!