TTRPG Pickup Con Games Schedule
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“Dance the Hempin Jig” a Standard One Shot in the Skull & Crossbones Classics system. Led by Bob Brinkman
Bob Brinkman’s Game Runner Profile- https://www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/bob-brinkman
Everything was going fine until you were captured by servants of the crown. Looking at the gallows erected outside your cell window now is the time to escape. Live free, or dance the hempin jig! An introductory adventure for Skull & Crossbones Classics.
The game runner will provide level 1 characters.
New players are welcome.
The game runner wrote this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚬⚬⚬⚬
This game will be hosted via Zoom.
“Dance the Hempin Jig” a Standard One Shot in the Skull & Crossbones Classics system. Led by Bob Brinkman
Bob Brinkman’s Game Runner Profile- https://www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/bob-brinkman
Everything was going fine until you were captured by servants of the crown. Looking at the gallows erected outside your cell window now is the time to escape. Live free, or dance the hempin jig! An introductory adventure for Skull & Crossbones Classics.
The game runner will provide level 1 characters.
New players are welcome.
The game runner wrote this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚬⚬⚬⚬
This game will be hosted via Zoom.
“Dance the Hempin Jig” a Standard One Shot in the Skull & Crossbones Classics system. Led by Bob Brinkman
Bob Brinkman’s Game Runner Profile- https://www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/bob-brinkman
Everything was going fine until you were captured by servants of the crown. Looking at the gallows erected outside your cell window now is the time to escape. Live free, or dance the hempin jig! An introductory adventure for Skull & Crossbones Classics.
The game runner will provide level 1 characters.
New players are welcome.
The game runner wrote this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚬⚬⚬⚬
This game will be hosted via Zoom.
“Dance the Hempin Jig” a Standard One Shot in the Skull & Crossbones Classics system. Led by Bob Brinkman
Bob Brinkman’s Game Runner Profile- https://www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/bob-brinkman
Everything was going fine until you were captured by servants of the crown. Looking at the gallows erected outside your cell window now is the time to escape. Live free, or dance the hempin jig! An introductory adventure for Skull & Crossbones Classics.
The game runner will provide level 1 characters.
New players are welcome.
The game runner wrote this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚬⚬⚬⚬
This game will be hosted via Zoom.
“Mutiny on the Morning” a West Marches (Roughly Connected) game in the DnD 5E system. Led by Rayne Bakcheious
Rayne Bakcheious’ Game Runner Profile- https://www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/rayne-bakcheious
The Red Handed Adventuring Guild is a valuable part of many communities, but they aren’t without their enemies. For years there has been an open rivalry between the guild and the wizards of the Circle of Eight and their College.
Guildmaster Kishtari has learned that a powerful staff created by Mordenkainen’s first librarian will be transported on a ship called The Vivid Morning. She’s asked for intrepid volunteers from the Guild to infiltrate the crew of this ship and steal the artifact while it’s in transit. It’s being escorted by a powerful, but elderly wizard and their full escort so only the bravest need apply.
This game will be great if you like Leverage, Pirates of the Caribbean, Heists.
Players should build level 5 characters ahead.
Use point-buy or standard array for stat generation.
Any officially published content for classes, feats, ancestries, etc is fine. Permanent flying features excluded.
Please make a character who is working for hire, and has taken this job from the Red Hand Adventuring Guild.
Assume that as adventures you’ve been able to purchase any armor, standard weapon, or standard adventuring equipment worth no more than 150gp a piece.
For spellcasters: assume that you have the material components needed to cast the spells you’ve chosen.
You can pick 2 magic items or weapons of up to uncommon rarity. https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items
If you have any backstory notes, please feel free to let me know. Please send me a copy of (or link to) your character sheet at least 2 days before we play.
Let me know what your role on the ship will be. This will be first-come, but I won’t consider your choice official until you’ve sent in your character sheet. If none of these roles sound good to you, please reach out.
Sailing Master (Navigation), Bunting Tosser (Lookout), Lead Gunner, Powder Monkey, Surgeon, Cook.
Players need to be familiar with this system.
The game runner is very familiar with this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in room #3 of the TTRPG Pickup Con Discord Server. Spectators are welcome in the Discord room.
CW: Risk of drowning
“Mutiny on the Morning” a West Marches (Roughly Connected) game in the DnD 5E system. Led by Rayne Bakcheious
Rayne Bakcheious’ Game Runner Profile- https://www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/rayne-bakcheious
The Red Handed Adventuring Guild is a valuable part of many communities, but they aren’t without their enemies. For years there has been an open rivalry between the guild and the wizards of the Circle of Eight and their College.
Guildmaster Kishtari has learned that a powerful staff created by Mordenkainen’s first librarian will be transported on a ship called The Vivid Morning. She’s asked for intrepid volunteers from the Guild to infiltrate the crew of this ship and steal the artifact while it’s in transit. It’s being escorted by a powerful, but elderly wizard and their full escort so only the bravest need apply.
This game will be great if you like Leverage, Pirates of the Caribbean, Heists.
Players should build level 5 characters ahead.
Use point-buy or standard array for stat generation.
Any officially published content for classes, feats, ancestries, etc is fine. Permanent flying features excluded.
Please make a character who is working for hire, and has taken this job from the Red Hand Adventuring Guild.
Assume that as adventures you’ve been able to purchase any armor, standard weapon, or standard adventuring equipment worth no more than 150gp a piece.
For spellcasters: assume that you have the material components needed to cast the spells you’ve chosen.
You can pick 2 magic items or weapons of up to uncommon rarity. https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items
If you have any backstory notes, please feel free to let me know. Please send me a copy of (or link to) your character sheet at least 2 days before we play.
Let me know what your role on the ship will be. This will be first-come, but I won’t consider your choice official until you’ve sent in your character sheet. If none of these roles sound good to you, please reach out.
Sailing Master (Navigation), Bunting Tosser (Lookout), Lead Gunner, Powder Monkey, Surgeon, Cook.
Players need to be familiar with this system.
The game runner is very familiar with this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in room #3 of the TTRPG Pickup Con Discord Server. Spectators are welcome in the Discord room.
CW: Risk of drowning
“Portside Prison Break” a Standard One Shot in the Honor + Intrigue system. Led by Collin R
Collin R.’s Game Runner Profile- www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/collinr
After years of plaguing the Spanish crown, The Siren's Storm and its pirate crew have been captured by Captain Alonso Calvo of the Spanish Navy. Their daring captain, Marina Perez, is sentenced for a prompt show trial and execution within the week. The rest of the crew lies awaiting their fate, split up across a large and damp dungeon, facing potential sentences ranging from a few years' servitude to death. Unless... what if there was a way out? Surely if they put their minds and swords together, they could escape, rescue their captain, and steal back their ship!
This game will be great if you like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Three Musketeers, and/or The Princess Bride.
Players should build starting characters ahead.
Quickstart and Chargen rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yGmCw3ber8aumuB74QHYaCm7vMVveo_KwqwN1ZcxnPM/edit?usp=sharing
Character Sheets: Available as a form-fillable PDF, will be posted when games are announced.
Players are also welcome (and encouraged) to message the GM via Discord, Warhorn, or email about any questions/concerns.
New players are welcome.
Players will be learning this system together with the game runner.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in room #2 of the TTRPG Pickup Con Discord Server. Spectators are welcome in the Discord room.
CW: Mentions of piracy/privateering, capital punishment, general imperialism/oppression
“The Captain's Last Voyage” a standard One Shot in the DnD 5E system. Led by Rayne Bakcheious
Your life as a sailor on The Salty Dog hasn’t been easy, but it’s not been without its good points. There’s been song, camaraderie, and all the loot you can smuggle along with the hardships. But a sad day has dawned for your crew; your beloved Captain fell ill in your last port and died before you could get him to a good cleric.
His last request of the crew was to bring his body home for burial on the family plot.
This game will be great if you like Pirates of the Caribbean, Or Flag Means Death, Pirates.
Players should build level 3 characters ahead.
Use point-buy or standard array for stat generation.
Any officially published content for classes, feats, ancestries, etc is fine. Permanent flying features excluded. (Non-official content needs to be run by me before the game.)
Assume that as adventures you’ve been able to purchase any armor, standard weapon, or standard adventuring equipment worth no more than 150gp a piece.
For spellcasters: assume that you have the material components needed to cast the spells you’ve chosen.
You can pick 1 magic item or weapon of up to uncommon rarity. https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items
If you have any backstory notes, please feel free to let me know. Please send me a copy of (or link to) your character sheet at least 2 days before we play.
Please make a character who is working on a smuggler’s ship and let me know what your role on the ship will be. This will be first-come, but I won’t consider your choice official until you’ve sent in your character sheet. If none of these roles sound good to you, please reach out.
Sailing Master (Navigation), Bunting Tosser (Lookout), Lead Gunner, Powder Monkey, Surgeon, Cook.
This session will be especially good for new players.
The game runner is very familiar with this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in room #3 of the TTRPG Pickup Con Discord Server. Spectators are welcome in the Discord room.
CW: Risk of drowning, death of a friend
“The Captain's Last Voyage” a standard One Shot in the DnD 5E system. Led by Rayne Bakcheious
Your life as a sailor on The Salty Dog hasn’t been easy, but it’s not been without its good points. There’s been song, camaraderie, and all the loot you can smuggle along with the hardships. But a sad day has dawned for your crew; your beloved Captain fell ill in your last port and died before you could get him to a good cleric.
His last request of the crew was to bring his body home for burial on the family plot.
This game will be great if you like Pirates of the Caribbean, Or Flag Means Death, Pirates.
Players should build level 3 characters ahead.
Use point-buy or standard array for stat generation.
Any officially published content for classes, feats, ancestries, etc is fine. Permanent flying features excluded. (Non-official content needs to be run by me before the game.)
Assume that as adventures you’ve been able to purchase any armor, standard weapon, or standard adventuring equipment worth no more than 150gp a piece.
For spellcasters: assume that you have the material components needed to cast the spells you’ve chosen.
You can pick 1 magic item or weapon of up to uncommon rarity. https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items
If you have any backstory notes, please feel free to let me know. Please send me a copy of (or link to) your character sheet at least 2 days before we play.
Please make a character who is working on a smuggler’s ship and let me know what your role on the ship will be. This will be first-come, but I won’t consider your choice official until you’ve sent in your character sheet. If none of these roles sound good to you, please reach out.
Sailing Master (Navigation), Bunting Tosser (Lookout), Lead Gunner, Powder Monkey, Surgeon, Cook.
This session will be especially good for new players.
The game runner is very familiar with this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in room #3 of the TTRPG Pickup Con Discord Server. Spectators are welcome in the Discord room.
CW: Risk of drowning, death of a friend
“A Hat Full of Skull” a Standard One Shot/ Playtest session in the Rapscallion system. Led by Ansel Burch.
Ansel Burch’s Game Runner Profile- https://www.indecisionist.com/ttrpg-pickup-con-game-runners/ansel-burch
Check out the game rules for free! https://magpiegames.com/products/rapscallion-quickstart-1
The Legends of the Sea are usually just that but this month, under the demon's moon, a group of the blackest hearts and strongest arms on the sea will meet to revisit their century-old pact. For one night, they will sail under the same banner, and fight back death itself.
This game will be great if you like Pirates, Our Flag Means Death, Complicated Adventures, Dark Secrets, Treasure, etc.
We will build characters in the session.
This session will be perfect for new players.
The game runner is very familiar with this system.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚪⚪⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in room #1 of the TTRPG Pickup Con Discord Server. Spectators are welcome in the Discord room.
CW: Demonic possession, Murder, Sin.
Blasting Off Again! A Standard One Shot using the Blasting Off Again! System. Led by Kyle
The destination is known, it's how you fail towards it that engages the reader.
This game will be great if you like Team Rocket from Pokemon
We will build characters in session. The game runner will hand out the quick PDF beforehand. New players are welcome.
The game runner wrote this system
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚬⚬⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in room #1 of the con’s discord channel and spectators are welcome. CW: Mild cartoon violence
Rapscallion: Sail It Like You Stole It
A game in the Rapscallion system, led by Ansel Burch.
Piracy can quickly lose some of its luster when you find yourself in the doldrums, polishing the brasses or sitting about waiting for the next ship to come over the horizon. Luckily for you, there's no chance of any of that right now. Should you find yourself polishing anything ever again, you should count yourself lucky because you are piloting a stolen experimental ship from the Queen's fleet. You’ll need to figure out what makes her special on the way.
This game will be great if you like Our Flag Means Death, Pirates: Band of Misfits, Pirate of the Caribbean, and Yellowbeard.
We will build characters in session.
New players are welcome.
Tone: Silly⚪⚪⚬⚬⚬ Serious
Combat: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
Role Play: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
Exploration: ⚪⚪⚪⚬⚬
This game will be hosted in Room #3 of the con’s Discord server. Spectators are welcome.
CW: criminality, violence, light body horror.