[Online] [Owlbear Rodeo] [Stoat] [Flexible Schedule / Sandbox] - Mafia/Liminal Space Inspired Homebrew

Game: D&D 5e
Group type: Online
Experience: New / a few years / casual veteran
Location/Timezone: NE USA, Eastern Time
Schedule: Highly flexible because that is a main reason I am presenting this. Please let me know your availability. If you want to play alone to learn or check out the world, we can talk about that.
Roles sought: Players: 1-3 (per group)
Game style: Casual, Sandbox, Choices Matter

Overview Beginner DM looking for new players and adventurous veterans to playtest a homebrew sandbox world. The game is episodic, allowing players to drop in and out for one-shots as their real-life schedules allow. Groups are capped at a maximum of four players per session. I am a professional writer, long-time RPG player, and of obsessive nature about my projects, so this is something that means a lot to me.

The Setting & Themes The campaign takes place in the Dreamview Inn, an interdimensional hotel existing in a dream universe between worlds. The setting is heavily inspired by my experience with real-world organized crime, overnight hotel management shifts, and liminal spaces.

• Core Mechanics: Minimal travel, high focus on environmental and character narrative, and tactical/creative problem-solving in an unfamiliar setting.
• Continuity: The world has permanence. Actions taken by your group will alter the environment and unlock features or NPCs for other groups in future sessions.
• Themes: Liminal spaces (the Backrooms), Illusions, honesty vs. appearance, the use/misuse of power, and out-of-the-box thinking.

Who This Is For

• Beginners looking for a safe, low-level space to learn TTRPGs. I am also learning - if you aren't mean to me, I definitely won't be mean to you.
• Busy adults who cannot commit to a rigid, weekly campaign schedule. It is okay if you want to come back, this isn't strictly a "one shot" situation unless you want it to be.
• Neurodivergent players and anyone looking for a respectful, casual, and unique dreamlike experience. I have severe ADHD and my best friend is (deeply) on the autism spectrum. You are welcome here.
• Who it is NOT for: Rules lawyers, hyper-serious players, or anyone who disrespects fellow players. Mutual respect is mandatory. For safety, I can't allow minors in this game.

Tech Stack & Privacy As a tech professional, data privacy is a priority for this game.

• Communication: Stoat (a free, privacy-focused alternative to Discord that requires no phone number or ID to sign up). I am also new to Stoat so we can figure it out together - the server is already set up.
• VTT: Owlbear Rodeo (lightweight, browser-based, no accounts required for players). Maps are custom and I'm proud of them.
• Character Sheets: D&D Beyond (though the world is flexible enough to adapt to other systems if the group prefers).

How to Join:

If you are interested in a casual table where your choices actively shape the world for other players as well as your own group, reply below or send a direct message. I will provide the link to the Stoat server to get you set up if we are a good fit. This is the first post I've made to play online, so please be as patient with me as I will be with you. :)

Please include:

1) Years of experience, if any, and what makes DnD interesting to you

2) Any ideas for a character you'd like to play so I can modify the world to make it more relevant to you.

3) Something unique about yourself.

I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know each other.

Safe travels, wanderers.

Tritone Jack