How to Set Up a Tabletop RPG Discord Server

Tabletop RPG communities are among the most engaged on Discord. Whether you're running a campaign server or a general TTRPG hub, here's how to build it properly.

Essential Channel Structure

Information

#rules · #announcements · #server-guide
#available-games - Current campaigns looking for players

General Community

#ttrpg-general - All systems discussion
#looking-for-players - LFP posts (use a format template)
#looking-for-dm - Players seeking a GM/DM
#character-showcase - Share your character art and sheets
#system-recommendations - Help choosing the right RPG system

Per Campaign (create on request)

#[campaign-name]-ooc - Out of character discussion
#[campaign-name]-ic - In-character roleplay posts
#[campaign-name]-lore - World information
#[campaign-name]-resources - Maps, sheets, handouts

Voice Channels

Session Room 1, Session Room 2, Session Room 3
Waiting Room (for players to gather before session)

Must-Have Bots for TTRPG Servers

Avrae - The gold standard for D&D Discord. Rolls dice, manages character sheets, and handles spell lookups.

Diceparser - Supports multiple dice systems beyond D&D (Shadowrun, World of Darkness, etc.)

Carl-bot - Reaction roles for players to select their preferred game systems.

Sesh - Scheduling bot for campaign sessions with timezone support.

Roles for TTRPG Servers

Game Master / Dungeon Master
Player
System roles: D&D | Pathfinder | Call of Cthulhu | Starfinder | etc.
Experience: Beginner | Intermediate | Veteran
Availability: Weekday Player | Weekend Player | Irregular

Growing Your TTRPG Community

List your server on Discords.ai in the gaming or community category
Post on r/lfg, r/dndnext, and system-specific subreddits
Partner with TTRPG podcast or YouTube communities
Run one-shot sessions as a community event open to newcomers