ROLEPLAY DISCORD TEMPLATE / FREE SETUP KIT

TTRPG Campaign

A server for a tabletop RPG group: campaign info, session scheduling, character sheets, lore, spoiler-safe recaps, voice play and GM-only prep.

3–40 members
Beginner
~30 min setup
15 channels · 5 roles
No Community features needed

Is this template right for you?

Keep a tabletop campaign organised between sessions. Players find the setting, house rules and their characters in one place; scheduling happens in polls; recaps keep absent players up to date; and the game master's secrets stay in a space players can't see.

Best for

One campaign with a fixed group of three to eight players
Online play in voice with maps or a virtual tabletop shared on screen
GMs who need private prep and secret handouts

Not ideal for

Large text-roleplay communities with many players and locations — use Roleplay World Hub
Groups that mainly play video games together — use Pixel Party

Built for: Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPG groups · Game masters running online or hybrid campaigns · Friends starting their first campaign · Groups running several tables

Categories & channels

Create each category with its permissions first, then add channels inside it and keep them synced to the category. Channel types used: Text, Voice.

THE CAMPAIGN

Read-only

Reference the GM maintains. Players read; the GM posts.

Category permissions: @everyone: deny Send Messages; allow Add Reactions and Send Messages in Threads. Game Master: allow Send Messages.

campaign-info Text

Setting summary, system and edition, house rules, session length, and the table's agreed lines and veils.

Read-only

lore Text

One message per topic — places, factions, gods, history — with a thread for player questions. Only include what the characters would know.

Read-only

handouts Text

Maps, letters and images the party has found.

Read-only

session-recaps Text

A short recap after each session, posted by the GM or a rotating player, so anyone who missed it can catch up.

Permissions: Allow Send Messages for the recap author that week.

Read-only

TABLE TALK

Public

Out-of-character conversation between sessions.

ooc-chat Text

Out-of-character chat, memes and theories.

Public

scheduling Text

The GM posts a Discord poll with candidate dates; the session becomes a Scheduled Event once confirmed.

Public

rules-questions Text

Rules lookups and clarifications, so they don't interrupt play.

Public

dice Text

Rolls from a dice bot during online sessions, kept in one place.

Public

CHARACTERS

Public

One place for every player character.

character-sheets Text

One message per character with a sheet link and portrait. Level-ups and backstory notes go in that message's thread.

Public

downtime Text

Between-session activities, shopping and short in-character scenes, one thread per character or activity.

Public

AT THE TABLE

Public

Where the game is played.

The Table Voice

Session voice. The GM shares a screen for maps or a virtual tabletop.

Permissions: Allow Video so the GM can share a screen; give Game Master Priority Speaker here.

Public

Side Room Voice

For split parties or a quick private word with the GM.

Public

GM ONLY

Staff only

Secrets and prep. Players never see this category.

Category permissions: Deny View Channels for @everyone. Allow Game Master and Co-GM only.

prep Text

Session plans, encounters and loot.

Staff only

secrets Text

Plot twists, NPC motives and hidden information.

Staff only

player-notes Text

Character arcs and anything a player shared privately about their goals or limits.

Staff only

Role hierarchy & permissions

Create roles in this order, from the top of the role list down. A role can only manage roles below it, and bot roles must sit above any role they assign.

Different staff setup or bots? Adapt this hierarchy in the roles generator.

Game Master
Runs the campaign. Usually also the server owner.
How members get it
Owner, or assigned by the owner.
Display
Shown separately · Mentionable
Enable
Manage Messages, Manage Threads, Mute Members, Move Members, Priority Speaker, Create Events, Manage Events, Create Polls, Mention @everyone, @here, and All Roles
Withhold
Administrator — not needed
Co-GM
Helps run sessions or runs a second table.
How members get it
Assigned by the Game Master.
Display
Shown separately · Mentionable
Enable
Manage Messages, Manage Threads, Mute Members, Move Members, Create Events
Withhold
Manage Roles; Kick Members; Ban Members
Player
Members of the party.
How members get it
Assigned by the Game Master when someone joins the campaign.
Display
Shown separately · Mentionable
Enable
View Channels, Send Messages, Send Messages in Threads, Create Public Threads, Read Message History, Add Reactions, Attach Files, Embed Links, Connect, Speak, Video, Use Application Commands
Withhold
Mention @everyone, @here, and All Roles; Create Invite
Guest
Spectators or players trying a one-shot.
How members get it
Assigned by the Game Master; removed afterwards.
Display
Not separated · Not mentionable
Enable
No permissions (cosmetic or ping role)
Withhold
Access to #character-sheets and #downtime, if the table prefers
Session Ping
Notified when a session is scheduled or moved.
How members get it
Given to every Player; the Game Master mentions it.
Display
Not separated · Not mentionable
Enable
No permissions (cosmetic or ping role)

Onboarding flow

No Community features required. The table is invite-only: the Game Master assigns Player when someone joins the campaign, and holds a session zero before the first game.

Question 1 · required

(Session zero) What are your lines and veils?

Content a player never wants in the game (lines)→ Noted privately in #player-notes
Content that should happen off-screen (veils)→ Noted privately in #player-notes

Question 2 · required

(Session zero) When can you play?

Answer the #scheduling poll→ Session Ping

Default channels: campaign-info, ooc-chat, scheduling

Suggested first steps: Read #campaign-info → Post your character in #character-sheets → Answer the #scheduling poll

Moderation setup

Verification level: Low — The group joins by personal invite, so a verified email is enough.
Explicit media filter: Scan media content from members without roles.

AutoMod rules

Block spam contentBlock the message.
Block mention spam (limit around 5)Block and time out for 10 minutes.

Escalation

Pause the game and talk out of character
Private conversation with the Game Master
Agreed break from the campaign
Removal from the table

If the campaign includes mature themes and every player is an adult, put any explicit content in channels marked age-restricted, as Discord requires. Otherwise keep everything suitable for all players.
Anyone who can see a channel can copy it. Keep true secrets in GM ONLY, and give players who've read a published adventure a heads-up about spoilers.

Recommended bots

Try Discord's built-in features first. Bot names are examples to evaluate, not endorsements; CordNexa has no affiliation with any bot. Review the permissions a bot requests before adding it.

Dice rolling

Optional

Shared, visible rolls for online sessions.

Native first: Discord has no built-in dice roller. Players can roll physically or in a virtual tabletop instead; add a dice bot only if the table wants rolls in Discord, and confine it to #dice.

Scheduling

Optional

Finding a date that works for everyone.

Native first: Discord polls and Scheduled Events cover most tables.

Examples: Sesh (recurring events and calendar sync are Sesh Premium)

Step-by-step setup

These steps are specific to this kit. For the reasoning behind each stage — permissions, onboarding, testing and launch — see how to make a Discord server.

Create the server
Create a server for the campaign (or one server with a category per campaign). Community features aren't needed.
Create roles
Game Master → Co-GM → Player → Guest → Session Ping.
Build the categories
Make THE CAMPAIGN read-only for everyone except the Game Master, and GM ONLY hidden from everyone except Game Master and Co-GM. Keep channels synced to their categories.
Write #campaign-info
Include the system, the tone, house rules, session length and how scheduling works.
Run session zero
Agree expectations, lines and veils, and character concepts. Record anything private in #player-notes.
Schedule the first session
Post a poll in #scheduling, then create a Scheduled Event for the chosen date.
Test as a Player
Use View Server As Role → Player to confirm GM ONLY is hidden and THE CAMPAIGN is read-only.

Make it yours

Several campaigns

Create a role per campaign (for example Table: Curse of the Moon) and a category per campaign visible only to that role. Share TABLE TALK across tables if players overlap.

Secret handouts for one player

Give each player a private channel visible only to them and the GM, or use private threads if your server has Boost Level 2, which Discord requires for private threads.

Play-by-post

Add an IN CHARACTER category with a channel per scene and a rule about posting order and turn deadlines.

In-person groups

Keep the server for scheduling, recaps and character sheets, and drop the voice category.

Community rules

Respect the table: be on time, give a heads-up if you can't make it, and keep side conversations out of play.
Respect lines and veils. Anyone can pause a scene, no explanation needed.
Character conflict stays in character. If something bothers you as a player, say so out of character.
No player-versus-player actions without both players agreeing first.
Don't use information your character doesn't know, and don't go looking for the GM's material.
Rules debates go to #rules-questions after the session; the GM's call stands during play.

Need stricter or more relaxed wording? Customise these rules in the rules generator.

Welcome message

Welcome to the table! Start with #campaign-info for the setting and house rules, then add your character to #character-sheets. Answer the poll in #scheduling so we can find a date, and join The Table in voice when the session starts. Questions? Ask the Game Master.

Want a shorter, professional or bot-ready version? Try the welcome message generator.

TTRPG Campaign FAQ

How do I set up a D&D campaign on Discord?

Create read-only channels for campaign info, lore and recaps, an out-of-character chat, a scheduling channel for polls, a character-sheet channel and a voice channel for play. Keep your prep in a GM-only category that players can't see.

How do I give one player a secret handout?

Use a channel visible only to that player and the GM, or a private thread. Private threads are available on servers at Boost Level 2 and need the Create Private Threads permission.

Can I run several campaigns in one server?

Yes. Give each campaign its own role and category so players only see their table's lore, recaps and handouts.

Do I need a bot?

Not necessarily. Polls and Scheduled Events handle scheduling. Dice can be rolled physically or in a virtual tabletop; add a dice bot only if your table wants rolls in Discord.

Version history

v1.0 · 2026-09-28
- First release: campaign reference, scheduling polls, character sheets, spoiler-safe recaps, voice play and a GM-only category.

MANUAL SETUP KIT

Build this server

This kit is a plan you follow in Discord. It does not create or change a server automatically. Why manual?

Everything in one copyChannels, roles, onboarding, moderation, setup steps, rules and welcome message.

Version: 1.0
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Price: Free
Native template link: Not yet available

After any import, finish by hand

Campaign info, lore and handouts
Session zero notes
Scheduled Events and polls
Rules and welcome text

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TTRPG Campaign — CordNexa Discord server kit v1.0 (reviewed 2026-09-28)

CHANNELS
THE CAMPAIGN (read-only)
Permissions: @everyone: deny Send Messages; allow Add Reactions and Send Messages in Threads. Game Master: allow Send Messages.
# campaign-info [Text, read-only] — Setting summary, system and edition, house rules, session length, and the table's agreed lines and veils.
# lore [Text, read-only] — One message per topic — places, factions, gods, history — with a thread for player questions. Only include what the characters would know.
# handouts [Text, read-only] — Maps, letters and images the party has found.
# session-recaps [Text, read-only] — A short recap after each session, posted by the GM or a rotating player, so anyone who missed it can catch up.
Allow Send Messages for the recap author that week.

TABLE TALK (public)
# ooc-chat [Text, public] — Out-of-character chat, memes and theories.
# scheduling [Text, public] — The GM posts a Discord poll with candidate dates; the session becomes a Scheduled Event once confirmed.
# rules-questions [Text, public] — Rules lookups and clarifications, so they don't interrupt play.
# dice [Text, public] — Rolls from a dice bot during online sessions, kept in one place.

CHARACTERS (public)
# character-sheets [Text, public] — One message per character with a sheet link and portrait. Level-ups and backstory notes go in that message's thread.
# downtime [Text, public] — Between-session activities, shopping and short in-character scenes, one thread per character or activity.

AT THE TABLE (public)
Voice: The Table [Voice, public] — Session voice. The GM shares a screen for maps or a virtual tabletop.
Allow Video so the GM can share a screen; give Game Master Priority Speaker here.
Voice: Side Room [Voice, public] — For split parties or a quick private word with the GM.

GM ONLY (staff)
Permissions: Deny View Channels for @everyone. Allow Game Master and Co-GM only.
# prep [Text, staff] — Session plans, encounters and loot.
# secrets [Text, staff] — Plot twists, NPC motives and hidden information.
# player-notes [Text, staff] — Character arcs and anything a player shared privately about their goals or limits.

ROLES (top of the list first)
1. Game Master (#8E44AD) — Runs the campaign. Usually also the server owner.
Display separately: yes · Mentionable: yes
Assignment: Owner, or assigned by the owner.
Permissions: Manage Messages, Manage Threads, Mute Members, Move Members, Priority Speaker, Create Events, Manage Events, Create Polls, Mention @everyone, @here, and All Roles
Do not grant: Administrator — not needed
2. Co-GM (#A569BD) — Helps run sessions or runs a second table.
Display separately: yes · Mentionable: yes
Assignment: Assigned by the Game Master.
Permissions: Manage Messages, Manage Threads, Mute Members, Move Members, Create Events
Do not grant: Manage Roles; Kick Members; Ban Members
3. Player (#5DADE2) — Members of the party.
Display separately: yes · Mentionable: yes
Assignment: Assigned by the Game Master when someone joins the campaign.
Permissions: View Channels, Send Messages, Send Messages in Threads, Create Public Threads, Read Message History, Add Reactions, Attach Files, Embed Links, Connect, Speak, Video, Use Application Commands
Do not grant: Mention @everyone, @here, and All Roles; Create Invite
4. Guest (#95A5A6) — Spectators or players trying a one-shot.
Display separately: no · Mentionable: no
Assignment: Assigned by the Game Master; removed afterwards.
Permissions: none (cosmetic or ping role)
Do not grant: Access to #character-sheets and #downtime, if the table prefers
5. Session Ping — Notified when a session is scheduled or moved.
Display separately: no · Mentionable: no
Assignment: Given to every Player; the Game Master mentions it.
Permissions: none (cosmetic or ping role)

ONBOARDING
No Community features required. The table is invite-only: the Game Master assigns Player when someone joins the campaign, and holds a session zero before the first game.
Default channels: campaign-info, ooc-chat, scheduling
Q: (Session zero) What are your lines and veils? (required)
- Content a player never wants in the game (lines) → Noted privately in #player-notes
- Content that should happen off-screen (veils) → Noted privately in #player-notes
Q: (Session zero) When can you play? (required)
- Answer the #scheduling poll → Session Ping
First steps: Read #campaign-info · Post your character in #character-sheets · Answer the #scheduling poll

MODERATION
Verification level: Low — The group joins by personal invite, so a verified email is enough.
Explicit media filter: Scan media content from members without roles.
AutoMod:
- Block spam content → Block the message.
- Block mention spam (limit around 5) → Block and time out for 10 minutes.
Escalation: Pause the game and talk out of character → Private conversation with the Game Master → Agreed break from the campaign → Removal from the table
Note: If the campaign includes mature themes and every player is an adult, put any explicit content in channels marked age-restricted, as Discord requires. Otherwise keep everything suitable for all players.
Note: Anyone who can see a channel can copy it. Keep true secrets in GM ONLY, and give players who've read a published adventure a heads-up about spoilers.

SETUP STEPS
1. Create the server: Create a server for the campaign (or one server with a category per campaign). Community features aren't needed.
2. Create roles: Game Master → Co-GM → Player → Guest → Session Ping.
3. Build the categories: Make THE CAMPAIGN read-only for everyone except the Game Master, and GM ONLY hidden from everyone except Game Master and Co-GM. Keep channels synced to their categories.
4. Write #campaign-info: Include the system, the tone, house rules, session length and how scheduling works.
5. Run session zero: Agree expectations, lines and veils, and character concepts. Record anything private in #player-notes.
6. Schedule the first session: Post a poll in #scheduling, then create a Scheduled Event for the chosen date.
7. Test as a Player: Use View Server As Role → Player to confirm GM ONLY is hidden and THE CAMPAIGN is read-only.

RULES
1. Respect the table: be on time, give a heads-up if you can't make it, and keep side conversations out of play.
2. Respect lines and veils. Anyone can pause a scene, no explanation needed.
3. Character conflict stays in character. If something bothers you as a player, say so out of character.
4. No player-versus-player actions without both players agreeing first.
5. Don't use information your character doesn't know, and don't go looking for the GM's material.
6. Rules debates go to #rules-questions after the session; the GM's call stands during play.

WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to the table! Start with #campaign-info for the setting and house rules, then add your character to #character-sheets. Answer the poll in #scheduling so we can find a date, and join The Table in voice when the session starts. Questions? Ask the Game Master.

Independent kit from CordNexa. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Discord. Verify permissions with View Server As Role before inviting members.

CordNexa is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Discord. Discord features change over time; this kit was last reviewed on 2026-09-28.

TTRPG Campaign

Is this template right for you?

Best for

Not ideal for

Categories & channels

THE CAMPAIGN

TABLE TALK

CHARACTERS

AT THE TABLE

GM ONLY

Role hierarchy & permissions

Game Master

Co-GM

Player

Guest

Session Ping

Onboarding flow

(Session zero) What are your lines and veils?

(Session zero) When can you play?

Moderation setup

AutoMod rules

Escalation

Recommended bots

Dice rolling

Scheduling

Step-by-step setup

Make it yours

Several campaigns

Secret handouts for one player

Play-by-post

In-person groups

Community rules

Welcome message

TTRPG Campaign FAQ

Version history

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