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.
With the latest edition being released over the past couple of months, our character creation sessions will begin to focus on the new 2024 ruleset. All sessions/campaigns after February will switch over to the new ruleset as well.
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.
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 Barley Mill Pub on Hawthorne.
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Newbie Friendly Mini-Campaign (4-5 sessions) w/ PaulMcMenamins Chapel Pub, 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. We will follow Adventure League rules for character creation.
- If you already have a level 1 "Adventure League Legal" character, then please bring it along.
- I hold monthly character creation sessions. Join us to make your character. The next one before the mini-campaign is May 4th.
- I will also have pre-generated characters if needed.
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 :-)
- 11:30 - Session 0
- 12:00 - Play
- 2:00 - Intermission
- 4:30 - End
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.
- Newbie Friendly Mini-Campaign (4-5 sessions) w/ PaulMcMenamins Chapel Pub, 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. We will follow Adventure League rules for character creation.
- If you already have a level 1 "Adventure League Legal" character, then please bring it along.
- I hold monthly character creation sessions. Join us to make your character. The next one before the mini-campaign is May 4th.
- I will also have pre-generated characters if needed.
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 :-)
- 11:30 - Session 0
- 12:00 - Play
- 2:00 - Intermission
- 4:30 - End
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.
