About us
Welcome to Not That Kind Of Dungeon.
This is a friendly social group dedicated to game enthusiasts, nerds, lovers, or anyone curious about Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and other tabletop role-playing games. No experience required!
We’re all about relaxed games, meeting new people, and having fun rolling dice together. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of D&D, this is the perfect group for you to connect with like-minded individuals and embark on epic adventures.
Expect:
- Beginner-friendly one-shots and short adventures
- More complex campaigns
- Casual, social vibes (snacks encouraged!)
- Patient DMs and helpful players
- A judgment-free space to learn, laugh, and play
We are seasoned Dungeon masters with decades of experience, so we’ll help with characters, rules, and everything else, just bring your curiosity.
Join us for a fun-filled journey into the realms of fantasy, camaraderie, and endless possibilities! Everyone is welcome :)
(And don’t worry — it’s not that kind of dungeon.)
About us
Your games will be run by two longtime friends and tabletop veterans who love welcoming new adventurers to Dungeons & Dragons. João and Emanuel
João has been running D&D for about 10 years, with a strong focus on roleplay, story, and character-driven adventures. He enjoys organizing both short arcs and longer campaigns, often weaving connected plot-lines together so your choices matter over time.
His tables tend to emphasize:
- Immersive storytelling
- Player agency
- Meaningful character moments
- Worlds that grow with the party
If you like getting into character and shaping the story together, you’ll feel right at home.
Emanuel brings 20 years of experience across multiple editions of D&D. He leans more toward tactical combat and exciting encounters, but also enjoys role-play and character interaction.
He’s great at:
- Running dynamic battles
- Teaching mechanics to new players
- Balancing challenge with fun
- Supporting newer adventurers
Together, we balance story and action to create sessions that feel engaging, relaxed, and accessible.
Upcoming events
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Not That Kind of Dungeon - D&D Adventure at Heden
Heden Alvalade, R. do Centro Cultural 45, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal,, Lisbon, PTHello,
Our second event is coming.
Join us for an evening of storytelling, adventure, and dice rolling as we dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
This session is designed to be friendly, relaxed, and welcoming to newcomers and veterans, everyone is welcomed. If you’ve ever been curious about D&D but didn’t know where to start, this is a great opportunity to jump in and try it.
We’ll be gathering at Heden Coworking for a 3.5-hour adventure session. There will be snacks and water/tea/coffee.Schedule
First 30 minutes – Introduction
- Quick overview of what Dungeons & Dragons is
- Explanation of the basic rules and gameplay
- Help with characters and answering any questions
Feel free to bring your own character, or we can provide pre-generated characters to get you started quickly.Next 3 hours – The Adventure
A guided one-shot adventure where your choices shape the outcome. Expect a mix of roleplay, exploration, and exciting encounters, with plenty of opportunities to interact with other players and immerse yourself in the story.Participation venue
To support the dungeon masters, their time and effort:
- 3€ for Heden coworking members
- 5€ for non-members
Pay in cash or transfer/mbway on the spot.
Please RVSP HERE <----------------------------------------------What to bring:
- Yourself and your imagination
- Dice if you have them (we’ll have extras if you don’t)
- Character sheets if you already have one (we can provide them if needed)The space
We’ll be playing in the welcoming environment of Heden Coworking, a creative and community-focused space that offers a comfortable setting for tabletop adventures.Whether you’re completely new to tabletop RPGs or just looking for a fun group to roll dice with, you’re welcome at the table.
Seats are limited, so RSVP if you’d like to join the adventure.(The event picture is not the adventure being run, I just like the picture :))
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Versão portuguesaOlá,
O nosso segundo evento está a chegar.
Junta-te a nós para uma noite de storytelling, aventura e dados a rolar, enquanto mergulhamos no mundo de Dungeons & Dragons.
Esta sessão foi pensada para ser amigável, descontraída e acolhedora tanto para iniciantes como para veteranos, toda a gente é bem-vinda. Se sempre tiveste curiosidade sobre D&D mas nunca soubeste por onde começar, esta é uma excelente oportunidade para experimentar.
Vamos reunir-nos no Heden Coworking para uma sessão de aventura com 3 horas e meia de duração. Haverá snacks e água/chá/café disponíveis.Programa
Primeiros 30 minutos – Introdução
- Breve explicação do que é Dungeons & Dragons
- Explicação das regras básicas e de como funciona o jogo
- Ajuda com personagens e resposta a quaisquer dúvidas
Podes trazer a tua própria personagem, ou então nós fornecemos personagens pré-geradas para começares rapidamente.Próximas 3 horas – A Aventura
Uma aventura one-shot guiada, onde as tuas escolhas influenciam o desenrolar da história. Espera uma mistura de roleplay, exploração e encontros emocionantes, com muitas oportunidades para interagir com os outros jogadores e mergulhar na narrativa.Participação
Para apoiar os Dungeon Masters, o tempo e o esforço dedicados:- 3€ para membros do Heden Coworking
- 5€ para não-membros
Pago em dinheiro ou transferência/mbway no local.
Por favor confirma a tua presença AQUI <--------------------------------------------O que trazer
- Tu e a tua imaginação
- Dados, se tiveres (se não tiveres, teremos extras)
- Ficha de personagem, caso já tenhas uma (podemos fornecer se necessário)O espaço
Vamos jogar no ambiente acolhedor do Heden Coworking, um espaço criativo e focado na comunidade que oferece um cenário confortável para aventuras de RPG de mesa.Quer sejas completamente novo nos RPGs de mesa ou apenas estejas à procura de um grupo divertido com quem rolar dados, serás muito bem-vindo à mesa.
Os lugares são limitados, por isso confirma a tua presença se quiseres juntar-te à aventura.5 attendees
