What we’re about
Established back in 2017, this Meetup was first launched to introduce both newcomers and veteran players to the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Since then, it has hosted character creation workshops, regular newbie-friendly campaigns, Dungeon Master sessions, and one-shot adventures just perfect for beginners.
We have made the switch to the 2024 ruleset. All campaigns and adventures posted in this meetup will use the new/updated rules. Anyone wanting to let others know about games, campaigns, or adventures being help around Portland, please feel free to post in the discussion board. With the following caveats:
- The campaign / adventure will be held in a public place
- It will welcome and respect all players
- It will not include any sexual violence, violence against children, or violence against a person's identity.
In a game that's always evolving with new adventures and source books every year, we embrace the 'newbie' mindset. We celebrate the excitement of discovery, the thrill of the unexpected, and the joy of learning at every turn.
Each DM manages their own games, adventures, and sessions.
Campaign: Adventure Staffing Solutions Inc.
Adventure: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
Setting: Forgotten Realms
Adventure Staffing Solutions (ASS Inc.), the multiverse's premier temporary adventuring agency, has an exciting opportunity for brave adventurers like you!
A young couple has recently inherited an old house in Saltmarsh, eager to move in but hindered by unsettling reports of ghostly screams, eerie lights, and haunting apparitions. The locals they hired to renovate the place refuse to go near it, let alone begin work. Are you courageous enough to uncover the truth and restore peace to the troubled estate?
Who are you? A motley crew of adventurers that have been working together for the odd job here and there. You are either lawful or chaotic good. For a table with new players or new-to-each-other players it is best for all characters to be good aligned.
Character Creation. If you have never played or made a character before, I recommend showing up and using one of the pre-generated characters. Otherwise:
- We will follow the DND4N rules for character creation.
- I hold character creation sessions every four weeks. Join us to make your character.
- Also happy to meet before the session to do a character quick build.
Your DM. Showing up to a Meetup event where you don't know anyone can be a lil scary. If you'd like to get to know the DM a little, I am a 44 year old data nerd that got into DnD because of a TikTok. I am from the Midwest but moved out here for the clouds and the rain (not joking). I will be at the event 30 minutes ahead of time if you'd like to stop by before everyone else shows up.
You Meet in a Tavern. We will be meeting at the McMenamins Chapel Pub in north Portland.
Agenda: Not set in stone, more of a guide for pacing :-)
- 9:00 - Session 0
- 9:15 - Play
- 11:15 to 11:45 - Find a natural stopping point
Seats at the table. Each session is $20.
- Preferential seating given to those that have attended previous sessions and/or character creation sessions with the DM.
- Please keep your RSVP updated so players on the waitlist can join and the DM can plan accordingly. Last minute RSVP changes (less than 48 hours) or no-shows are frowned upon.
- The DM reserves the right to decide party make-up (Players and PC Levels)
Safety Tools. For gameplay at the table:
- All players are welcome at this table and will be respected
- Hard Lines: This game will not contain physical violence towards children, animal cruelty, party-initiated torture, inter-party violence or betrayal, or any sexual themes.
- “Pause for a second”: If at any point you feel uncomfortable or don’t agree with the direction the game is going
- Content themes and warnings can be found below.
This game is PG-13. Depictions of fantasy violence, infrequent body horror, disturbing images, some brief adult situations, possible brief romantic situations, FREQUENT PROFANITY (I curse a lot), some crude humor, emotional thematic content, possible death and grief.
Session 0. We will hold a brief mini session zero at the start of the session to help build party cohesion, set the ground rules, and get settled into your characters.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Newbie Friendly Mini-Campaign (4-5 sessions) w/ PaulBrooklyn Carreta Bar & Carts, Portland, OR
Campaign: Adventure Staffing Solutions Inc.
Adventure: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
Setting: Forgotten RealmsAdventure Staffing Solutions (ASS Inc.), the multiverse's premier temporary adventuring agency, has an exciting opportunity for brave adventurers like you!
A young couple has recently inherited an old house in Saltmarsh, eager to move in but hindered by unsettling reports of ghostly screams, eerie lights, and haunting apparitions. The locals they hired to renovate the place refuse to go near it, let alone begin work. Are you courageous enough to uncover the truth and restore peace to the troubled estate?
Who are you? A motley crew of adventurers that have been working together for the odd job here and there. You are either lawful or chaotic good. For a table with new players or new-to-each-other players it is best for all characters to be good aligned.
Character Creation. If you have never played or made a character before, I recommend showing up and using one of the pre-generated characters. Otherwise:
- We will follow the DND4N rules for character creation.
- I hold character creation sessions every four weeks. Join us to make your character.
- Also happy to meet before the session to do a character quick build.
Your DM. Showing up to a Meetup event where you don't know anyone can be a lil scary. If you'd like to get to know the DM a little, I am a 44 year old data nerd that got into DnD because of a TikTok. I am from the Midwest but moved out here for the clouds and the rain (not joking). I will be at the event 30 minutes ahead of time if you'd like to stop by before everyone else shows up.
You Meet in a Tavern. We will be meeting at the McMenamins Chapel Pub in north Portland.
Agenda: Not set in stone, more of a guide for pacing :-)
- 9:00 - Session 0
- 9:15 - Play
- 11:15 to 11:45 - Find a natural stopping point
Seats at the table. Each session is $20.
- Preferential seating given to those that have attended previous sessions and/or character creation sessions with the DM.
- Please keep your RSVP updated so players on the waitlist can join and the DM can plan accordingly. Last minute RSVP changes (less than 48 hours) or no-shows are frowned upon.
- The DM reserves the right to decide party make-up (Players and PC Levels)
Safety Tools. For gameplay at the table:
- All players are welcome at this table and will be respected
- Hard Lines: This game will not contain physical violence towards children, animal cruelty, party-initiated torture, inter-party violence or betrayal, or any sexual themes.
- “Pause for a second”: If at any point you feel uncomfortable or don’t agree with the direction the game is going
- Content themes and warnings can be found below.
This game is PG-13. Depictions of fantasy violence, infrequent body horror, disturbing images, some brief adult situations, possible brief romantic situations, FREQUENT PROFANITY (I curse a lot), some crude humor, emotional thematic content, possible death and grief.
Session 0. We will hold a brief mini session zero at the start of the session to help build party cohesion, set the ground rules, and get settled into your characters.
- Weirdbridge: Dragon Heist w/Paul - Level 3McMenamins Chapel Pub, Portland, OR
Seats at the table. Each session is $20 and we are capping the table at 6.
- This campaign has 6 regular players.
- It will open up to those on the waitlist on a session by session basis for players to "guest star" if regular players cannot attend.
- Feel free to join the waitlist in case a spot opens up and you are ready to join at the last minute.
- The DM reserves the right to decide party make-up (Players and PC Levels)
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DnD Edition: 5e
Campaign: Weirdbridge - Dragon HeistWelcome to Weirdbridge, the Crown of the North, where a wondrous tale of urban adventure is about to unfold. Our story begins with the gathering of adventurers (you) at the Yawning Portal Inn and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for you — one that entangles the you in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the you complete his quest, Volo rewards you handsomely. Yet a much greater prize lies hidden somewhere in the City of Splendors, waiting to be claimed.
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Your DM. Showing up to a Meetup event where you don't know anyone can be a lil scary. If you'd like to get to know the DM a little, I am a 44 year old data nerd that got into DnD because of a TikTok. I am from the Midwest but moved out here for the clouds and the rain (not joking). I will be at the event 30 minutes ahead of time if you'd like to stop by before everyone else shows up.
You Meet in a Tavern. We will be meeting at the McMenamins Chapel Pub in north Portland.
Agenda: Not set in stone, more of a guide for pacing :-)
- 12:00 - 12:30: Mini Session 0 and/or order food
- 12:30 - 2:00: Play
- 2:00 - 2:15: Intermission
- 2:15 - 3:00: Play
- 3:00 - 3:30: DM looks for a good ending point
Safety Tools. For gameplay at the table:
- All players are welcome at this table and will be respected
- Hard Lines: This game will not contain physical violence towards children, animal cruelty, party-initiated torture, inter-party violence or betrayal, or any sexual themes.
- “Pause for a second”: If at any point you feel uncomfortable or don’t agree with the direction the game is going
- Content themes and warnings can be found below.
This game is PG-13. Depictions of fantasy violence, infrequent body horror, disturbing images, some brief adult situations, possible brief romantic situations, FREQUENT PROFANITY (I curse a lot), some crude humor, emotional thematic content, possible death and grief.
Session 0. We will hold a brief mini session zero at the start of each session to help build party cohesion, set the ground rules, and get settled into your characters.
- Newbie Friendly (Open to All) One-Shot Series (Adv League) w/ PaulMcMenamins Chapel Pub, Portland, OR
Campaign: Series of one-shots (Always Tier 1)
Adventure: Deep and Creeping Darkness (Candlekeep)
Setting: Radiant CitadelThe once thriving neighborhood of Vermeillon has been walled up and closed off for centuries. Found at the tail end of the great fossil that the citadel was built on, the neighborhood was a source of magical elixirs and potions as it mined the stinger of the great creature. The Citadel's council was forced to wall it up after several disappearances within the neighborhood could not be explained. What started out with only 1 or 2 missing people grew to whole families and row houses. With the enchanted wall in place, the disappearances stopped. Now only the brave, or the foolish, jump the wall in hopes of solving the mystery or finding treasure within the abandoned houses.
Who are you? A motley crew of adventurers that have been working together for the odd job here and there. You are either lawful or chaotic good. For a table with new players or new-to-each-other players it is best for all characters to be good aligned.
Character Creation. If you have never played or made a character before, I recommend showing up and using one of the pre-generated characters. Otherwise:
- We will follow the DND4N rules for character creation.
- We will also use DnD4N Rules for Character Play at One-Shots
- I hold character creation sessions every four weeks. Join us to make your character.
Your DM. Showing up to a Meetup event where you don't know anyone can be a lil scary. If you'd like to get to know the DM a little, I am a 44 year old data nerd that got into DnD because of a TikTok. I am from the Midwest but moved out here for the clouds and the rain (not joking). I will be at the event 30 minutes ahead of time if you'd like to stop by before everyone else shows up.
You Meet in a Tavern. We will be meeting at the McMenamins Chapel Pub in north Portland.
Agenda: Not set in stone, more of a guide for pacing :-)
- 5:30 to 6:00 - Session 0
- 6:00 to 7:20 - Play
- 7:20 to 7:40 - Intermission
- 7:40 to 8:30 - Play
- 8:30 to 9:00 - DM Looks for Most Natural Ending Point
Seats at the table. Each session is $20.
- Preferential seating given to those that have attended previous sessions and/or character creation sessions with the DM.
- Please keep your RSVP updated so players on the waitlist can join and the DM can plan accordingly. Last minute RSVP changes (less than 48 hours) or no-shows are frowned upon.
- The DM reserves the right to decide party make-up (Players and PC Levels)
Safety Tools. For gameplay at the table:
- All players are welcome at this table and will be respected
- Hard Lines: This game will not contain physical violence towards children, animal cruelty, party-initiated torture, inter-party violence or betrayal, or any sexual themes.
- “Pause for a second”: If at any point you feel uncomfortable or don’t agree with the direction the game is going
- Content themes and warnings can be found below.
This game is PG-13. Depictions of fantasy violence, infrequent body horror, disturbing images, some brief adult situations, possible brief romantic situations, FREQUENT PROFANITY (I curse a lot), some crude humor, emotional thematic content, possible death and grief.
Session 0. We will hold a brief mini session zero at the start of the session to help build party cohesion, set the ground rules, and get settled into your characters.
- Introductory One-Shot Series - Newbie Friendly (Open to All) / PaulMcMenamins Chapel Pub, Portland, OR
Campaign: Series of one-shots (Only LEVEL 1)
Adventure: Adventure Staffing Solutions
Setting: Forgotten RealmsAdventure Staffing Solutions Inc, the multiverse's premier temporary adventuring agency, has an exciting opportunity for brave adventurers like you!
Are you an adventurer in need of an adrenaline rush? Do you need money and aren't too worried about where it comes from? Does a no-strings attached one-shot sound appealing to you? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then don't wait another minute. Come down to the offices of Adventure Staffing Solutions today. Our job board is brimming with opportunities for adventurers just like you.
These sessions contain 1 to 2 mini adventures that focus on one of the different types of adventures in DnD. For example, a monster hunt, a fetch quest, delivering a package, gathering items, etc.
Who are you? Maybe you were a once a proud adventurer, but for whatever reason, you have fallen on hard times. Maybe you were compromised on a mission and trust in you is at an all time low. Or maybe you are just a little past your prime and old age has dulled your edge. Conversely, you might also have always been on the edges of the adventuring world but couldn’t catch a break. This is that break.
You are either lawful or chaotic good. For a table with new players or new-to-each-other players it is best for all characters to be good aligned.
Character Creation. If you have never played or made a character before, I recommend showing up and using one of the pre-generated characters. Otherwise:
- We will follow the DND4N rules for character creation.
- We will also use DnD4N Rules for Character Play at One-Shots
- I hold character creation sessions every four weeks. Join us to make your character.
Your DM. Showing up to a Meetup event where you don't know anyone can be a lil scary. If you'd like to get to know the DM a little, I am a 44 year old data nerd that got into DnD because of a TikTok. I am from the Midwest but moved out here for the clouds and the rain (not joking). I will be at the event 30 minutes ahead of time if you'd like to stop by before everyone else shows up.
You Meet in a Tavern. We will be meeting at the McMenamins Chapel Pub in north Portland.
Agenda: Not set in stone, more of a guide for pacing :-)
- 6:00 - Session 0 and Ordering Food
- 6:30 - Play
- 8:30 - 9:00 Finish Up
Seats at the table. This session is $20.
- Preferential seating given to those that have attended previous sessions and/or character creation sessions with the DM.
- Please keep your RSVP updated so players on the waitlist can join and the DM can plan accordingly. Last minute RSVP changes (less than 48 hours) or no-shows are frowned upon.
- The DM reserves the right to decide party make-up (Players and PC Levels)
Safety Tools. For gameplay at the table:
- All players are welcome at this table and will be respected
- Hard Lines: This game will not contain physical violence towards children, animal cruelty, party-initiated torture, inter-party violence or betrayal, or any sexual themes.
- “Pause for a second”: If at any point you feel uncomfortable or don’t agree with the direction the game is going
- Content themes and warnings can be found below.
This game is PG-13. Depictions of fantasy violence, infrequent body horror, disturbing images, some brief adult situations, possible brief romantic situations, FREQUENT PROFANITY (I curse a lot), some crude humor, emotional thematic content, possible death and grief.
