B/X Campaign: Keep on the Borderlands (Classic Campaign)
Dungeons & Dragons B/X | Campaign
About the adventure
The Keep on the Borderlands, one of the most iconic adventures ever written for Dungeons and Dragons; now you have a chance to venture into the Keep, explore the Caves of Chaos, defeat the growing threats that lurk in the wilderness, win glory, treasure and honor, or die in the attempt. Experience a truly classic adventure, penned by the late Gary Gygax himself, using the B/X ruleset for which it was originally written. Beyond the Keep, other great adventures lie in wait for those who dare. Visit the Village of Hommlet and the Blue Frog Tavern, search the Caves of the Unknown, venture into the sinister swamps of the Lizardmen, perhaps even take on the Giants that dwell in the mysterious mountains to the north, waiting to wreak their vengeance on the Borderlands. This campaign is a chance to enjoy some of the greatest adventures of the classic era of Dungeons and Dragons, playing with original B/X D&D rules. A perfect chance to experience old-school roleplaying with more modern sensibilities, as close as you are ever going to get to slinging dice at the table when these great classics first appeared. Perfect for those who have never played before and those who have been delving into dungeons for decades, this will be a role-playing heavy sandbox campaign, the players and the DM working together to weave a narrative in a classic fantasy style. The campaign, as well as others taking place within the same setting, will be chronicled in its own weekly fanzine, Bree-Yark!, which will serve as a permanent record of each session. No rules knowledge needed; all you need is pencil and paper, and a burning desire for adventure!
3 years on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Rule of Cool, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Additional details
How to prepare
Players will be given a link to the group's Discord server before the game begins, ensure you have a functioning webcam and microphone as well as pencil and paper; handouts will be provided prior to game start. No rulebooks are necessary; just bring your sense of adventure!
What I provide
Thirty years of experience as a DM and ten years as a novelist, a collection of classic material, a set of dice, and my imagination. Whilst I generally run Rules as Written, there will be a few house rules added, and B/X is very friendly to the Rule of Cool in any case. Combats will be run using Theatre of the Mind.
Gameplay details
Session Zero will cover introductions, expectations, safeguarding and character creation, as well as the opening scenes of the campaign itself.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
Character creation will take place during Session Zero, all characters will begin at First Level.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 6:00 PM UTC
3-4 Hour duration
0 / 5 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+