The First Hunt

The old man leaned back in his rocker, wood creaking slowly beneath him. He tipped his hat just enough to look at you proper—one eye catching the porch light. “You think you know the shape of the world…” He lets that sit a moment. “Think it’s all roads and towns, lines on a map. Edges that make sense.” A faint smile tugs at his mouth. Not kind. Not unkind. Just… tired. “Then one day you step off the edge of it. Not far—just enough.” He rocks once. Slow. “And that’s when it hits you…” He taps the side of his head. “The shape you knew?” A quiet breath. “That was the lie.” The night hums around him—crickets, wind through the trees. “Sixty years I’ve been on this earth. I’ve heard dead men speak names they shouldn’t know.” He looks past you now, like he’s remembering something he’d rather not. “Seen the woods swallow folks whole… without so much as a footprint left behind.” A long pause. Then, softer: “Ain’t nothin’ what it seems.” The rocker creaks again. “Question is…” His eyes find yours. “…what’re you gonna do when it starts noticing you?” Story-focused DM and two-to-three players are looking to build a small, roleplay-heavy group of adults 18 or older for a cinematic Hunter: The Reckoning chronicle. The game is expected to begin in early to mid-August, giving everyone time to develop characters, establish connections, and make sure the group fits well together. This game begins grounded—small towns, backroads, and things that don’t quite add up—and gradually expands into something stranger and more unsettling. Expect a mix of investigation, moral choices, and slow-burn tension rather than constant combat. The story will unfold across different regions of the United States, beginning in Appalachia and moving outward as connections between events begin to surface. What starts as a series of isolated incidents may not be as disconnected as it first appears. As a storyteller, I focus on immersion, pacing, and giving players room to shape the narrative. Your characters matter, your choices matter, and the world will respond to them. We’re looking for players who enjoy roleplay, atmosphere, character development, and collaborative storytelling. New and experienced players are both welcome. If you’re interested, tell me a little about the kind of character you’d like to play—or the kinds of moments you enjoy most in a game. As a forewarning, I use AI to create my games because I work like an adult and don't have a lot of time to sketch maps and such.

The streets of Los Angeles are plagued by supernatural phenomena like no other. With that in mind, some higher command in the Los Angeles Police Department is maintaining an off-the-books task force that deals with trying to hunt down these issues. You are being transferred to a division enigmatically referred to as "Special Investigations". Everyone assumes that Special Investigations is just some special PR name for cases involving high-value individuals, but you'll come to find out there is much more to it than that. You are a member of the LAPD (though not necessarily a cop yourself, often members from the motor pool, forensics, or the like can be transferred in) who has unknowingly started to see and be aware of the supernatural. It could be anything as dangerous as witnessing a vampire feeding or genuinely discovering that the dead walk the streets near Hollywood Forever cemetery. Whatever you decide that supernatural you have come into contact you are a budding hunter, and this government-backed organization wants to put you on the path of fighting these supernatural threats to your city. It's time to Protect and Serve to a degree you never thought possible, but you better be ready to work nights! Please be mindful that this is a Play By Post Game, which will be done almost exclusively through text. Daily plot progression posts will be made throughout the week, and players will get a guarantee of 4-5 responses from me per day at minimum as we develop the story. Players are charged weekly at the 'session' time posted on the game information page. Join link:https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmrl7zsli003dlc04zwkbmhto

Hey, everyone. I'm looking for a fifth player to join a Shadowdark table I started up. Its been me and four other players now for about 4 sessions. We're exploring a homebrew region I created called The Misty Vale! There is no overarching plot to the campaign, but instead I want to encourage a sandbox style campaign where the players are encouraged to explore and plunder the ruins and tombs scattered across the region. System: Shadowdark, and only the core rule book. If you're coming from 5E, think of Shadowdark as a more stream-lined system with some more lethality added to it. I'll be linking the Player's Quickstart Guide in the Discord server I set up. What tools will we be using? Owlbear Rodeo for VTT (simple drawing tools) use, and Discord for voice communication. Games will be run via Theater of the Mind, and a player will be assigned the role of mapper for the party. Other player roles will be assigned as well, such as note-taker, quartermaster, etc.  Availability: Bi-weekly sessions on Fridays at 8:30 PM. Sessions to run approximately 3 hours each. How to learn more? Check out this player's guide I've linked here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cX-89r_CNaHFl7jKAj7WLxovAPleJDx6HrFbkPT1mCg/edit?usp=drivesdk] House Rules: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X41J05bIGtezE5y2bYGZfdVwGQcgsThNA-oliqa14jg/edit?usp=drive\_link] About me/my interests: I enjoy to read, am a big fan of horror, and have been recently dipping into fantasy as well. I'm currently reading Last Arguement of Kings by Joe Abercrombie. I've DMed a few times for both DnD and Shadowdark, but want to get more experience in Shadowdark and OSR rule systems specifically as I appreciate its more rules-lite nature. Lastly, my pronouns are he/him and I am 33 years old. How to join or get started? Please fill out the form below so I can learn a little bit about yourself, and then I'll reach out to you. Hope to hear from you! Player Recruitment Form: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDAylu6LCQ9xEie0CT1YmjLIn4ki9kVD1p0z8kl8uqEVUkRg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108973837466243593204]