New Old School Essentials Open Campaign, with RPGD Greg on Fridays, June 14th and 28th, from 7pm to 12 Midnight, 6 Seats Maximum

About this experience

Step back in time and embrace the gritty roots of tabletop roleplaying with Old School Essentials, a sleek reincarnation of the classic Basic/Expert versions of Dungeons & Dragons from the 70s and 80s. Unlike the modern, story-driven epics, this game is all about the basics — simple adventurers, perilous dungeons, and the relentless pursuit of treasure. With rules that prioritize cleverness and strategy over complex mechanics, players earn experience not primarily through combat but by amassing wealth, navigating deadly traps, and creatively overcoming adversaries. Old School Essentials offers a stark, thrilling return to the foundational days of roleplaying where survival is earned, spells like 'Raise Dead' are a rare luxury, and every choice could be your last.

Join a campaign that redefines flexibility and community in a vast, player-driven sandbox world, inspired by the original 'Massively Multiplayer In Person RPG' style of Gary Gygax's Castle Greyhawk and Dave Arneson's Blackmoor campaigns, more recently rediscovered as West Marches-style. With no fixed party lineup, you can drop in as your schedule allows, encountering new allies and unfolding adventures each session. This campaign is set in a persistent world where every action leaves a mark, influencing not just your own story but the broader landscape shared by a diverse community of players. The world is densely populated with megadungeons, mysterious frontiers, and dynamic factions, offering endless possibilities for exploration and impact. Whether you're strategizing over the best way to raid a dragon's hoard or navigating the delicate politics of dungeon factions, every session promises unique challenges and rich rewards.