Custom Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

How running a five-year D&D campaign taught me to craft adaptable, player-first experiences.

Project Overview

Goal

Create and sustain an immersive Dungeons & Dragons campaign focused on player engagement, narrative cohesion, and long-term satisfaction.

Outcome‍

Designed and ran a continuous custom Forgotten Realms campaign from level 1 to 20+ over five years, maintaining high player engagement and emotional investment across in-person and online play.

My Contributions

Designed narratives, encounters, and puzzles with a player-centered approach rooted in UX principles
Managed evolving player rosters, complex schedules, and remote sessions to maintain continuity over a five-year campaign
Built custom storylines, environments, and encounters using tools like D&D Beyond, Roll20, sound/visual aids, and AI-generated artwork
Balanced narrative and gameplay through continuous feedback, adapting sessions based on player engagement and emotional response
Delivered a cohesive, high-stakes finale that reflected five years of player choices and fostered deep emotional payoff

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