INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Heyo I just started running a modified Curse of Strahd campaign for a bunch of relatively new players, but recently we just half-lost a couple players due to scheduling changes, so I'm looking for 2-3 players with level 5 characters to replace them.
TIME SLOT Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 PM-11PM or Midnight CST, sometimes we run two per week, sometimes we run just one per week if people are busy, or we run a one-shot with a separate story/party cast DMed by anyone who's willing to try DMing, we're pretty loosey-goosey with it.
MEDIUM Online, over a Discord voice call, using Roll20 for maps, and D&DB and the Beyond20 browser extension for character sheets/rolls.
CONTACT My discord ID is zionswasd feel free to add me and just tell me you're from D&DB.
ABOUT ME I've got almost a decade of on-off experience DMing, I LOVE crafting characters/stories/worlds, I'm very passionate about writing, and as a DM I try to put in the prep-work moreso than most DMs I've played under so as to make it a neat experience (although sometimes I get lazy but I'm good enough at improv to make up for it usually lol).
I get a lot of joy out of teaching new players about D&D/TTRPG's, and I dislike dealing with routine-metagamers, extreme minmaxxers/powergamers, murderhobos, and rules-lawyers; I don't mind and can have fun with players building pretty powerful characters or acting goofy as hell or psychotic or violent or reminding me of certain rules... to the extent that it makes sense and isn't disruptive overshadowing to others, and to the extent that it doesn't pull me out of the game, and to the extent that it doesn't become a rules argument.
If you're familiar with the common "player types", I prefer the storytellers (drama/plot lovers), actors (character roleplay lovers), casual/audience members (just there to vibe and have fun), specialists (single extreme character lovers), and tacticians (group-efficiency maximizers).
I'm usually character-homebrew friendly, and use a few homebrew rules of my own, and I try to generally keep it rules-lite for the most part, sure I know pm all the rules but I mainly follow the rule of cool to maximize the story themes/characterization over all else, and will make rulings on the fly as it suits that purpose, bc I prefer not to spend the valuable game time arguing over/looking up rules.
And I generally prefer to keep it lighthearted overall personally, I don't get along with people who take themselves or the world so deadly-seriously or who can't take a chill pill, I have enough stress and craziness of my own to last a lifetime, D&D is my escapist vacation.
THE CAMPAIGN The Curse of Strahd campaign is a survival-horror/action-horror/gothic-horror/cosmic-horror/dark fantasy with an evil vampire lord as the main villain —think Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Berserk, Darkest Dungeon, Resident Evil 4, Devil May Cry, or Castlevania— it can get a bit dark (but nothing too extreme), and in shooting for a medium-fantasy "Nobledark" setting (basically a mostly grim and dark world, but with a few points of light and honor remaining here and there), while I prioritize highlighting the party characters' stories and their heroism; it can get pretty brutal, grueling, and down to the wire in a souls-like fashion, especially in boss fights, so make sure you can take a punch in stride, and know that while I can be brutal (possibly a little sadistic lol) as a DM, I am still on your side in telling a cool/fun story together!
It's gonna go from level 5 to level 10, maybe 12 depending on how much you explore; and I'm gonna try to finish it ideally by the middle of 2025 ish.
FYI presently we have a Kitsune Divine Soul Sorcerer, an Owlin Drunken Master Monk, a Human Hunter Ranger, an Aasimar Ancients Paladin, and a Warforged Moon Druid; but again don't worry about the party comp too hard when thinking of characters bc I can balance towards any mixture, and since we've got a few absentees on occasion when people are called in for work or need to do schoolwork we'll probably have 5-6 players each session.
I do usually try to integrate player character backstories into the campaign, so once I give you a vibe check and add you to the party proper I'm gonna give you a decent bit of homework to come up with at least a basic backstory, but I have a framework of questions that should help make it easy, it doesn't have to be that much (also since you'd be coming in late, it'll be at least a few weeks til I can write your backstory elements into the story.).
Also a Midwest player looking for a game on those days. I sent over a discord request from rprcomics. Happy to chat to see if it is a fit, if you are still looking for a player.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
Heyo I just started running a modified Curse of Strahd campaign for a bunch of relatively new players, but recently we just half-lost a couple players due to scheduling changes, so I'm looking for 2-3 players with level 5 characters to replace them.
TIME SLOT
Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 PM-11PM or Midnight CST, sometimes we run two per week, sometimes we run just one per week if people are busy, or we run a one-shot with a separate story/party cast DMed by anyone who's willing to try DMing, we're pretty loosey-goosey with it.
MEDIUM
Online, over a Discord voice call, using Roll20 for maps, and D&DB and the Beyond20 browser extension for character sheets/rolls.
CONTACT
My discord ID is zionswasd feel free to add me and just tell me you're from D&DB.
ABOUT ME
I've got almost a decade of on-off experience DMing, I LOVE crafting characters/stories/worlds, I'm very passionate about writing, and as a DM I try to put in the prep-work moreso than most DMs I've played under so as to make it a neat experience (although sometimes I get lazy but I'm good enough at improv to make up for it usually lol).
I get a lot of joy out of teaching new players about D&D/TTRPG's, and I dislike dealing with routine-metagamers, extreme minmaxxers/powergamers, murderhobos, and rules-lawyers; I don't mind and can have fun with players building pretty powerful characters or acting goofy as hell or psychotic or violent or reminding me of certain rules... to the extent that it makes sense and isn't disruptive overshadowing to others, and to the extent that it doesn't pull me out of the game, and to the extent that it doesn't become a rules argument.
If you're familiar with the common "player types", I prefer the storytellers (drama/plot lovers), actors (character roleplay lovers), casual/audience members (just there to vibe and have fun), specialists (single extreme character lovers), and tacticians (group-efficiency maximizers).
I'm usually character-homebrew friendly, and use a few homebrew rules of my own, and I try to generally keep it rules-lite for the most part, sure I know pm all the rules but I mainly follow the rule of cool to maximize the story themes/characterization over all else, and will make rulings on the fly as it suits that purpose, bc I prefer not to spend the valuable game time arguing over/looking up rules.
And I generally prefer to keep it lighthearted overall personally, I don't get along with people who take themselves or the world so deadly-seriously or who can't take a chill pill, I have enough stress and craziness of my own to last a lifetime, D&D is my escapist vacation.
THE CAMPAIGN
The Curse of Strahd campaign is a survival-horror/action-horror/gothic-horror/cosmic-horror/dark fantasy with an evil vampire lord as the main villain —think Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Berserk, Darkest Dungeon, Resident Evil 4, Devil May Cry, or Castlevania— it can get a bit dark (but nothing too extreme), and in shooting for a medium-fantasy "Nobledark" setting (basically a mostly grim and dark world, but with a few points of light and honor remaining here and there), while I prioritize highlighting the party characters' stories and their heroism; it can get pretty brutal, grueling, and down to the wire in a souls-like fashion, especially in boss fights, so make sure you can take a punch in stride, and know that while I can be brutal (possibly a little sadistic lol) as a DM, I am still on your side in telling a cool/fun story together!
It's gonna go from level 5 to level 10, maybe 12 depending on how much you explore; and I'm gonna try to finish it ideally by the middle of 2025 ish.
FYI presently we have a Kitsune Divine Soul Sorcerer, an Owlin Drunken Master Monk, a Human Hunter Ranger, an Aasimar Ancients Paladin, and a Warforged Moon Druid; but again don't worry about the party comp too hard when thinking of characters bc I can balance towards any mixture, and since we've got a few absentees on occasion when people are called in for work or need to do schoolwork we'll probably have 5-6 players each session.
I do usually try to integrate player character backstories into the campaign, so once I give you a vibe check and add you to the party proper I'm gonna give you a decent bit of homework to come up with at least a basic backstory, but I have a framework of questions that should help make it easy, it doesn't have to be that much (also since you'd be coming in late, it'll be at least a few weeks til I can write your backstory elements into the story.).
Hi, my name is Tink. Adding you on discord. I hope to talk to you soon
Also a Midwest player looking for a game on those days. I sent over a discord request from rprcomics. Happy to chat to see if it is a fit, if you are still looking for a player.
Sent a friend request on discord because I have a question or two