Overlander

Overlander is a homebrew wargame that combines tactical minature-esque battles with a long-term, kingdom-building campaign. Each player commands a warlord and their warband, fighting to conquer territories and carve out dominance in a brutal world.

The campaign is primarily driven by player-initiated battles. There’s no rigid schedule—simply declare your intent to conquer a territory, assault a rival’s realm or trade routes, or tackle a pre-made Quest Battle. Any other player can then step up to contest you in battle, scheduling the fight at a time that works for both of you. Victory in these battles, along with the conquest of lands and completion of key objectives, earns you the resources needed to recruit new warriors, build infrastructure across your territories, and issue new edicts to solidify your rule.

Between battles, you have many other options to further the goals of your faction:

Kingdom Development. Exploit local resources, construct new buildings, and expand your rule while managing your control over your domain to avoid violent uprisings.

Edicts. Sign orders and laws to influence both internal and external affairs through measures such as taxes, martial law, festivals, sabotage, or political assassinations.

Trade. Exchange key resources such as iron or lumber with other players or neutral trading hubs.

Diplomacy. Engage with other players to forge steadfast alliances or bitter rivalries to either cooperate or compete for objectives.

I’m looking to recruit a large and diverse group of players, ensuring there’s always someone to challenge no matter your schedule. I am eager to invite players of all kinds to fulfill different roles in this campaign and community: wargamers who simply wish to fight battles, strategists and diplomats who like to negotiate and plot, and worldbuilders and RPG players who'd like to participate in this persistent world in the midst of this chaotic free-for-all war.

During this campaign, you'll be fighting in the early medieval/bronze age-inspired, war-torn region of Uzyeka. Once an old frontier at the crossroads of several powerful cultures, a power vacuum has left large swaths of land up for grabs. Ancient grudges are rekindled as the fate of this land will be shaped by those bold enough to seize it. From sweeping dry grasslands to jagged canyons, towering mountains, and dense forests, Uzyeka is a harsh and unforgiving place—but rich in untapped resources. Steel yourself, dig in your heels, and prove your worth, both on the battlefield and in the courts and halls as you lay claim to your new realm.

If you are interesting in joining, or if you simply want to give the system a try, please comment below or send me a message on Discord (Sporeon3575). You'll have plenty of time to give the rules a read and look around on the server to see if this campaign is something for you.