TAVERN TALES OF VICE AND DICE - RECRUITING DEDICATED PLAYERS!

[FREE] [18+] [ONLINE] [EASTERN TIME] [LOOKING FOR PLAYERS]

3 Primary Campaigns + 2 Optional Activities!

WHO ARE WE?

Tavern Tales of Vice and Dice is a NEW, completely FREE, 18+ TTRPG Discord community operated by two experienced Admin/GMs with decades of tabletop gaming experience.

After previously hosting campaigns in another community, we decided to establish our own server with a different philosophy regarding Pay-to-Play versus Free-to-Play gaming.

Our philosophy is simple: Good tabletop gaming shouldn't require a price tag.

Our community features three heavily homebrewed campaigns, each set in original worlds created by our GMs.

LANGUAGE & LOCATION: We are a U.S.-based, English-speaking community. Being bilingual or multilingual is absolutely welcome! However, English is our server's primary language, and members must be comfortable communicating in English, both verbally and in writing, to ensure everyone can participate and understand one another.

PLEASE NOTE: The campaign titles listed below are NOT the actual names of our games. These are simply the descriptions we use for public recruitment.

WHAT GAMES DO WE OFFER?

1. SCIENCE FICTION ADVENTURE

An original science-fiction TTRPG where specialized teams travel to unfamiliar worlds, encounter dangerous threats, recover technology, and complete unique missions.

System: An independently developed, heavily homebrewed tabletop system featuring custom gameplay mechanics, combat rules, equipment, and character progression. D&D Beyond is used for character management, dice rolling, and custom equipment, but the game does NOT follow standard D&D 5e or 5.5e rules.

Current Recruitment:

• Morning Group: 2 of 5 players recruited.

• Afternoon Group: 2 of 5 players recruited.

• 10 total player slots between both groups.

• 7 slots open.

2. DARK/EVIL FANTASY

An evil-aligned D&D campaign combining horror, mystery, exploration, political intrigue, and villainous adventure.

Players explore a dark fantasy world filled with ancient mysteries, dangerous entities, betrayal, and morally questionable decisions. Characters may pursue their own ambitions while maintaining cooperation within the party.

This is a mature 18+ campaign featuring dark themes, violence, cruelty, and psychological horror.

System: A heavily homebrewed combination of D&D 5e (2014), revised 5e/5.5e (2024), and selected rules and mechanics from older D&D editions. The GM incorporates these systems into her own custom world and campaign.

Current Recruitment:

• Morning Group: 1 of 5 players recruited.

• Afternoon Group: 2 of 5 players recruited.

• 10 total player slots between both groups.

• 7 slots open.

3. A DIGGING ADVENTURE

An original homebrew tabletop adventure centered around digging, exploration, and discovering what lies beneath.

Sometimes the greatest adventures aren't about reaching the top of a mountain, but discovering what's buried underneath it! Diggy diggy hole!

System: An independently developed, heavily homebrewed TTRPG featuring its own gameplay mechanics and rules. D&D Beyond provides character management, dice rolling, and customization tools, but the game does NOT operate under standard D&D 5e or 5.5e rules.

Current Recruitment:

• 4-6 players per group.

• Up to 2 groups, depending on recruitment.

• 8-12 players total if both groups form.

• Weekly or alternating Fridays, depending on recruitment.

• 1 player recruited.

We would ideally like one group geared toward newer players and another toward experienced veterans, but this is NOT a requirement.

IMPORTANT REGARDING OUR GAME SYSTEMS:

All three campaigns are heavily homebrewed and take place in original worlds created by our GMs.

If you're looking for strict, rules-as-written D&D 5e or 5.5e, our games may not be what you're accustomed to.

Those interested in learning more about our custom mechanics, rules, and how each game operates will have the opportunity to do so throughout our vetting process.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

4. PvP COMBAT ARENA

An optional environment where members can challenge one another, test character builds, and enjoy consensual Player vs. Player combat.

No GM is required. Players organize their own matches and follow established rules.

5. ADULTS-ONLY PLAY-BY-POST (PBP)

An optional 18+ text-based roleplaying experience involving mature, sexual, and intimate themes between consenting adults.

THIS ACTIVITY IS NOT OPEN FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT.

Only established members actively participating in one of our three primary campaigns may participate.

You cannot join our community solely for the adult PBP. Participation is entirely voluntary.

WHEN DO WE PLAY?

All times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT).

Our Saturday campaigns operate on alternating weekends, with morning and afternoon groups.

WEEKEND 1 - SATURDAY

• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (occasionally 2:00 PM): Science Fiction - Morning Group

• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (or until the session ends): Dark/Evil Fantasy - Afternoon Group

WEEKEND 2 - SATURDAY

• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (occasionally 2:00 PM): Dark/Evil Fantasy - Morning Group

• 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (or until the session ends): Science Fiction - Afternoon Group

These weekends alternate continuously: Weekend 1, Weekend 2, Weekend 1, Weekend 2, etc.

FRIDAY EVENINGS - DIGGING ADVENTURE

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (or until the session ends).

• Up to two groups, depending on recruitment.

• Sessions may run weekly or every other Friday.

REQUIRED PLATFORMS

All primary live games require:

• Discord - Voice communication and community interaction.

• D&D Beyond - Character management and dice rolling.

• Roll20 - Virtual tabletop, maps, and token control.

All three platforms are mandatory. Free accounts are sufficient!

Keep in mind that using D&D Beyond does NOT mean every campaign follows standard D&D rules. We utilize its tools to accommodate our custom systems.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

HARDCORE, LONG-TERM, DEDICATED TABLETOP PLAYERS!

Our goal is to establish a community of players interested in spending 1-3+ YEARS adventuring together, developing characters, and building stories.

We're NOT looking for temporary players, casual drop-ins, or people who join Discord servers only to disappear shortly afterward.

Our ideal players:

• Are 18 years of age or older.

• Want a serious, long-term tabletop gaming experience.

• Can consistently attend their scheduled sessions.

• Enjoy roleplay, combat, exploration, and character development.

• Respect fellow players, GMs, and established rules.

• Are NOT rules lawyers. Questions are welcome, but arguing over rulings during sessions is not. The GM has the final say.

• Take responsibility for character preparation and staying informed.

• Value maturity, reliability, teamwork, and communication.

• Are willing to learn and adapt to heavily homebrewed systems.

• Want to become part of a lasting gaming community.

NEW PLAYERS AND EXPERIENCED VETERANS ARE BOTH WELCOME!

You don't need decades of experience to be dedicated. We're happy to help newer players learn if they're willing to put in the effort.

We understand that real life happens. Jobs, families, emergencies, and other obligations come first.

We're asking for commitment, communication, consistency, and respect for everyone's time.

If you're looking for a casual game you might attend whenever you feel like it, our community probably isn't the right fit.

If you're looking for a tabletop group to call home for years to come, we'd love to hear from you!

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GM?

Although our current campaigns are hosted by the two Admin/GMs, we're open to expanding our selection of games.

Established community members may eventually have opportunities to host their own campaigns, provided they follow our community rules and GM expectations.

OUR THREE-STEP VETTING PROCESS

We use a structured application process to ensure new members understand our expectations and are compatible with our community.

STEP 1 - RULES & KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Applicants review our 15-section server rules and complete a 20-question, open-book questionnaire.

STEP 2 - THE INTERVIEW

A conversation with both Admins regarding gaming experience, availability, campaign interests, expectations, and overall compatibility.

STEP 3 - INTRODUCTORY ONE-SHOT

Applicants who successfully complete the first two steps enter a limited-access section of our Discord server for a short, one-on-one introductory adventure with a GM.

This gives both the applicant and GM an opportunity to experience each other's playstyles and gain firsthand experience with our homebrewed systems before making a long-term commitment.

Successful applicants receive access to their respective games and the wider community!

INTERESTED IN JOINING?

Please send me a PRIVATE MESSAGE here on D&D Beyond with your answers to the following seven questions. Any questions about our community or recruitment must also be directed through private messages ONLY. I will not respond to applications or questions in the public comments.

1. How old are you? (Must be 18+)

2. What time zone are you in?

3. What is your availability on Fridays and/or Saturdays?

4. How much tabletop roleplaying experience do you have? (New players are welcome!)

5. Which of our three primary campaigns interests you? (Science Fiction, Dark/Evil Fantasy, or Digging Adventure)

6. Do you have a preferred time slot? (Morning or Afternoon for Saturday games, or Friday evening for Digging Adventure)

7. Are you genuinely interested in committing to a long-term campaign that could potentially last several years?

Bring your imagination. Bring your dice and trauma. Leave the drama at the door.