Hey, folks.

I've been interested in finding a game for some time, but have struggled to find a group that I think I'd fit in and gel with.
No harm in putting myself out there, I thought, so here I am hoping someone here will have or know of something suitable?
(I'm looking for something online rather than in person. I know Roll20, Discord and most other systems)

I'm in GMT+1 timezone, so unfortunately that often eliminates games with our friends across the pond, but not completely.
I'm happy for most days in the week, evenings would suit best, but as I work from home my hours for play are fairly flexible.

As for the game to be played, I'm actually quite happy to learn any new system as long as the role play and fun is there.
I played 2nd edition as a nipper, but am much more fresh with 5e (2014) rules.
I'd prefer a campaign setting, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at a one-shot or small series style game either, with the right crowd.

Normally I gravitate toward high or low fantasy settings, I know The Sword Coast and other established settings fairly well but am completely fine with homebrew settings too. Also, I'm open to completely different genres or settings. Recently catching an interest in murder mystery gameplay.

My play style is usually fairly RP heavy, though I enjoy combat, exploration and intrigue too.
Usually I'll play Ranger, fighter or rogue, or a combination of those if the setting and rules allow, however I'm perfectly fine with taking on another class or role that best fits a group, although I think I'd struggle to properly portray the more heavy magic users as I can struggle with remembering spells etc. 

Well, what more is there to say? 
Hmm, I could add that I've done some DMing in the past, but am not in a place at the moment to commit to that. I have a few decades of experience as a player but it has been patchy, here and there, rather than a constant commitment.
Saying that, however, I endeavour to always make games, on time and ready for the session. If I can't make a session I will contact the DM in plenty of time, usually days in advance so they have time to prepare for my absence.

Other than that, I'm pretty easy going. I don't like inter-personal conflict, but believe that communication is of utmost importance so I will set aside any anxieties to hash out important issues. In the end, we're all at the table to play a game. A person hopes (non game related) drama doesn't happen, but if it does, it's best to deal with it swiftly, professionally and humanely!

Alright, I think that just about covers everything.

I'd love to hear back from anyone in or running a game that thinks I may be a suitable join. Or even if you know of somewhere I could go to find something that'd fit.

Cheers, folks!

Traveller.


As an afterthought:

Here's an intro of the next character I have in mind to play:

Name: Known as Brother Vale
Race/Class: Human Fighter (moving into either Ranger or Cleric, story depending)
Tone: Gritty, story-driven, morally grounded
Playstyle: Protector, frontline control, RP-focused

“Someone has to stand between the wolf and the door.”

Brother Vale is a weathered wanderer who once belonged to a small rural order called The Brotherhood of the Perpetual Hearth, a humble fellowship devoted to sheltering the poor and defending the helpless. The order was quietly destroyed from within—consumed by debt, betrayal and a political takeover disguised as charity. Some brothers bent the knee. Others vanished. Vale walked away so others wouldn’t pay the price for standing with him.

He travels backcountry roads now, from sheep farms to river hamlets to half-forgotten villages—fixing fences, settling small disputes, and stepping in when cruelty raises its hand. He asks for nothing in return except a place by the fire and a story to carry to the next hearth.

He isn’t a priest, though some mistake him for one. He isn’t a knight, though he has fought like one. He doesn’t believe in thrones or temples—he believes in people. Beneath his guarded exterior there is a quiet kindness, and a stubborn refusal to let the world turn hard around him.

He doesn’t boast. He doesn’t threaten. But when danger comes, Brother Vale stands his ground—staff in hand, eyes steady—and gives his warning just once:

“Turn back.”

Could you join on Wednesday and/or Thursday at noon EST?

I think that converts to 5PM my time, so yes, most likely. 
What kind of game do you have in mind?

Then you are invited to play with our small group every Wednesday and Thursday at noon EST. Contact me on Discord at roger_b 

Hey Traveller,

Brother Vale sounds like an incredible character — that blend of quiet conviction and lived-in realism would fit beautifully in our community. At The Nexus, we’re an 18+ LGBTQAI+ friendly, Westmarch-style group where each DM runs their own world, so there’s a constant rotation of stories and tones — from lighthearted romps to the kind of grounded, morally complex narratives you describe.

We’ve got a global player base with sessions every day, so your GMT+1 evenings line up well with games run by DMs across different time zones. We also host Play by Post and TRP options, perfect for slower, story-rich experiences where you can really let a character like Vale breathe and evolve. Everything runs through Discord with D&D Beyond campaign links for easy content sharing.

If you’re looking for a welcoming, collaborative space with an emphasis on roleplay, communication, and meaningful storytelling, we’d be glad to have you among us.
Check us out here.