Greetings, adventurers!
I'm looking to put together a regular, in-person Dungeons & Dragons group in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) area. My wife and I live in Heltersberg, Germany, and I'll be hosting games at our home.
I've been a Dungeon Master for over 20 years, and I'm hoping to find a good group of people who enjoy collaborative storytelling, memorable characters, exploration, a little chaos, and, most importantly, having a great time around the table.
New players are absolutely welcome! You don't need decades of experience, an encyclopedic understanding of the rules, or a collection of expensive miniatures. If you're interested in learning D&D and willing to participate in the story, you're welcome.
The Campaign: The Children Who Never Came Home
London, England — 1904.
Children have begun disappearing from their bedrooms, the streets of London, and Kensington Gardens. The authorities suspect kidnappers, but witnesses describe impossible things: strange lights above the rooftops, a boy who can fly, and a mysterious ship with black sails.
One missing child returns with saltwater in his shoes and memories of a pirate captain with a hook for a hand.
Elsewhere, sailors tell stories of impossible shores, and old maps hint at places that shouldn't exist.
What begins as an Edwardian investigation will gradually become an adventure into a much larger fantasy world, inspired by classic literature, folklore, and fairy tales.
Think Sherlock Holmes meets Peter Pan, with mystery, exploration, swashbuckling adventure, magical wonders, and some darker undertones.
The campaign will use D&D 5e (2024 rules). It's designed to be an immersive, character-driven adventure where your decisions matter. Expect roleplay, combat, exploration, puzzles, and plenty of opportunities for the story to go somewhere I didn't anticipate!
You do not need to know the source material to enjoy the campaign.
Game Details
Location: Heltersberg, Germany, within the greater KMC area
Format: In person, at our home
Preferred Day: Sundays
Frequency: Ideally weekly
Session Length: Approximately 3 hours, with the possibility of longer sessions when everyone is available and interested
System: D&D 5e, using the 2024 rules
Starting Level: 1
Experience: All experience levels welcome, including complete beginners
Table Space: Seating for six at the gaming table
Parking: Ample parking available
Session Zero: Yes! We'll discuss characters, expectations, boundaries, scheduling, and the overall campaign before getting started
I'm not looking for professional voice actors or people who memorize every rule. I'm looking for players who are enthusiastic, respectful, reasonably consistent with attendance, and willing to help create a great story together.
I enjoy weaving character backstories into the world, rewarding creative thinking, and letting the party's decisions meaningfully affect what happens next.
There will be serious moments, ridiculous moments, heroic victories, unfortunate dice rolls, and probably at least one spectacularly terrible decision that becomes a running joke for years.
That's part of the fun.
A Little About Our Home and Hosting
My wife and I enjoy having people over, and we'd like this to be more than just a group of strangers showing up to roll dice. Ideally, we'll build a regular circle of gaming friends.
A few things to know:
Family home: We have three children, including two teenagers, so this is a lived-in family household.
Pets: We have a house cat, and our approximately 82-pound Labrador mix will eventually be joining us in Germany. Please keep that in mind if you have allergies or concerns about animals.
Smoking: Permitted outside only.
Alcohol: Moderate, responsible drinking at the gaming table is fine. We're here to enjoy ourselves, and everyone should be able to participate comfortably.
Food and drinks: We're happy to share what we have and enjoy hosting. We just ask that everyone contribute occasionally if they're partaking. Bring snacks, drinks, something to share, or whatever works for you. No need to make it complicated.
Atmosphere: Relaxed, friendly, welcoming, and respectful. We're here to have fun, not argue endlessly about rules or turn the game into a competition between players and the DM.
You don't need to be military-affiliated to join. Anyone in the area who's able to attend regularly is welcome to reach out.
Also Starting a Tabletop Gaming Group!
Separately from the D&D campaign, my wife and I are also interested in establishing a broader local tabletop gaming group.
That could include board games, card games, other tabletop RPGs, and general game nights with people who enjoy the hobby.
The idea is to meet other gamers in the KMC area and hopefully build a little gaming community where people can get together regularly, try different games, and make friends.
You don't have to be interested in D&D to be interested in the tabletop group, and vice versa!
Interested?
Send me a DM or comment below with a little about yourself:
Are you interested in the D&D campaign, the tabletop gaming group, or both?
What's your experience with D&D or tabletop gaming? Beginners are welcome!
Would Sunday games generally work for your schedule?
What do you enjoy most about tabletop gaming: roleplay, storytelling, combat, exploration, strategy, or just hanging out with good people?
We'll work out the exact start time and other details once we have a group together. I'll share the precise address privately with confirmed participants and our group's Discord.
I'm really looking forward to getting a regular table going again. After more than two decades behind the DM screen, the best part of D&D is still watching a group of people turn an idea into a story none of us could have created alone.
If you're in the KMC/Kaiserslautern area and have been looking for an in-person gaming group, I'd love to hear from you!
May your dice roll well, and may your characters survive their first encounter.