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: Series of one-shots (Levels 1 - 4)
Adventure: The Tontopfstraße Sisters
Setting: Forgotten Realms
The local Mariner’s Guild is looking to build a lighthouse on Tontopfstraße Island. Many ships have fowled on the rocks surrounding the island, with the crews never to be heard from again. The players have been asked by the Guild to deliver a letter and an offer to the Tontopfstraße sisters. 50 gold a year to allow a magical beacon to be placed on the island warning ships to stay clear.
When you reach the island, however, something is wrong. Horribly wrong.
Who are you? A motley crew of adventurers that have been working together for the odd job here and there. You have been hired by Adventure Staffing Solutions Incorporated, the multiverse's premier temporary adventuring agency, to do this job.
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 for 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 :-)
- 12:00 - Session 0
- 12:30 - Play
- 3:00 - 4:00 Finish Up
Seats at the table. 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)
- Three is no required fee for this session, but a suggested tip of $20 is always welcome.
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 (Open to All) One-Shot Series (Adv League) w/ PaulMcMenamins Chapel Pub, Portland, OR
Campaign: Series of one-shots (Levels 1 - 4)
Adventure: The Tontopfstraße Sisters
Setting: Forgotten RealmsThe local Mariner’s Guild is looking to build a lighthouse on Tontopfstraße Island. Many ships have fowled on the rocks surrounding the island, with the crews never to be heard from again. The players have been asked by the Guild to deliver a letter and an offer to the Tontopfstraße sisters. 50 gold a year to allow a magical beacon to be placed on the island warning ships to stay clear.
When you reach the island, however, something is wrong. Horribly wrong.
Who are you? A motley crew of adventurers that have been working together for the odd job here and there. You have been hired by Adventure Staffing Solutions Incorporated, the multiverse's premier temporary adventuring agency, to do this job.
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 for 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 :-)
- 12:00 - Session 0
- 12:30 - Play
- 3:00 - 4:00 Finish Up
Seats at the table. 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)
- Three is no required fee for this session, but a suggested tip of $20 is always welcome.
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.
- DnD for Newbies - You Meet in a Tavern :-)McMenamins Chapel Pub, Portland, OR
We welcome anyone from veteran players that are Newbies at heart all the way to those that have never played a session.
You Meet in a Tavern. We will be meeting at the McMenamins chapel Pub on Killingsworth.
There is no agenda or schedule. We manly focus on character creation and talking about game play rules. We usually have around 10 people, but don't be surprised if its as few as 5 or as many as 20. Both have happened.
- When we've had a larger group we've broken into a couple different tables where one is making characters with the DnD Beyond App and another is doing paper/pencil. We've also done one very large table of about 12 where we all made a sorcerer together.
- For the smaller groups we've made characters based on movie/TV characters, we've just sat around and talked, one time I had some premade characters and we did a quick 1 hour mini session.
What to bring. I'll have character sheets, dice, copies of the Player's Handbook, and access to DnD Byond for participants. I do, however, encourage you to bring your own stuff if you are able (D&D is more fun with your own dice). I also sell dice if you want to buy a set while you're there.
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.
If you are a DM who is interested in helping out feel free to shoot me a message! We can always use some help running our events.
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This session is $5 per person, payable at the time of the event. I accept cash, Venmo, and lunch :-). This $5 will go towards the cost of the next adventure you attend. This does not include food/beverage, which I encourage you to purchase in support of our hosts.
In addition to the session itself, you also get extended access to all my resources on DND Beyond for at least a month after the event.
- Introductory One-Shot Series - Newbie Friendly (Open to All) / PaulMc Menamin’s Chapel Pub , Portland, OR
Campaign: Series of one-shots (LEVEL 1 or 2 Only)
Adventure: Adventure Staffing Solutions Inc.
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 focus on one of the different types of adventures in DnD. For example, monster hunts, fetch quests, delivering a package, gathering items, etc. It will also include at least 1 of the three basic aspects of DnD: social Interactions, exploration, and/or combat
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 for 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 Chapel Pub in North Portland. This session is immediately after my monthly character creation session.
Agenda: Not set in stone, more of a guide for pacing :-)
- 7:00 - Session 0
- 7:15 - Play
- 8:30 to 9:00 - Find a good stopping point.
Seats at the table. This session is $10.
- Preferential seating given to those that have never attended 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.
- A Sinister Secret - Newbie Friendly Mini-Campaign (5-6 Sessions) w/ PaulBrooklyn Carreta Bar & Carts, Portland, OR
Campaign: Sauver la Mort
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 Brooklyn Carreta on Southeast McLoughlin Blvd
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.
