About the HellDads
HellDads is a global, family‑friendly community where gaming and family life unite. We welcome all kinds of parents, relatives, and like‑minded Helldivers who juggle real‑life responsibilities with the thrill of serving Super Earth whenever time allows. No one here needs to apologise for stepping away to make a bottle, change a diaper, or taking care of their beloved ones – because here at the Parental Corps, family always comes first.
Our Mission
Raising the next generation of Helldivers and buildingthe most supportive family‑driven community of Super Earth.
Does this sound like you?
- You only get fourty minutes of drop time a month.
- You just play with one half of the headset over your ears.
- You go AFK to make a bottle or put the kids back to bed.
- You whisper on the mic.
- You play between the hours of 8 pm and 11 pm.
- You can never seem to be on the same schedule as fellow Helldivers.
- But when you drop… you drop hard. Those fourty minutes are pure democracy!
If you nodded along, then you’re probably one of us.
History of Our Founding and Early Days
The HellDads community began with a simple post by u/Dispenser-of-Liberty on October 29, 2024, in the Helldivers 2 Subreddit. Sharing the challenges of gaming while parenting, he struck a chord with fellow Helldivers. The response was overwhelming, sparking the creation of a dedicated space for parents in the Helldivers community.
When u/r-volk offered to help establish a subreddit, the HellDads were officially born. What started with a handful of members quickly grew to include parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and supportive allies from around the world. Early moderators like u/Asherjade and u/Potential_Chicken_58 joined from related subreddits, helping steer the community in the early days. With the help of u/Nemesis-0529, our Discord server soon followed, providing real‑time communication for in‑game coordination and casual conversation. Nowadays, we have many more volunteers who stepped up for leading our sub-factions or taking care of other tasks, helping to foster our community.
A Community Built on Family Values
Our Code of Conduct ensures that all members can do their part without guilt or judgement when family duties come first. This has created a supportive, inclusive space where everyone is welcome.
Milestones We Achieved Together:
- Surpassing 1,000 members in just six weeks.
- A community logo designed by u/djchechin, symbolising our shared experiences and struggles.
- The Dadtionary a living glossary for our community.
- Establishing our vibrant Discord server for voice chat and realtime communication.
- Earning recognition from Frontline News and a special feature from Super Earth Salute.
Joining the Freedom Alliance and completing our first community orders.
Joining the Freedom Alliance
Joining the Freedom Alliance marked a major milestone. As the Parental Corps of Super Earth, we started collaborating with other factions to protect freedom and democracy. We participate in joint operations, complete community orders, and contribute to the broader Helldivers 2 events.
