I have been looking at joining a DND game but I've had some trouble finding a good group. I've gone through Roll20 and tried to apply to some games but haven't gotten responses so I thought why not, instead of waiting for replies I might not get, set up a group of my own. There's plenty of players always asking to join groups and I should be able to find a DM.

We're currently looking at running this game on either Monday or Wednesday, around 1:00 EST. 

I generally prefer creative freedom and value giving players the option to make characters they feel comfortable with. However, for personal reasons, I would like to request no catfolk That means no tabaxi and no leonin. Other animal-based races are acceptable within reason.

Obviously we cannot be super-finicky about the game but I have received a request for high fantasy.

DM Requirements:

Unhindered Character Creation:

If it’s not game-breaking, players should be free to make characters they feel comfortable with. This means they should have relative free reign in designing every aspect of their character. Players should, for instance, be able to freely choose the race and gender of their characters without restriction.

It is understandable that some rules may be needed, but they should be implemented with as much freedom for the players as possible. Refusing a bizarre homebrew that gives someone the ability to one-hit-kill the Tarrasque at level 1 is understandable. Demanding characters be the same gender as the player is not.

Flexible Source Material

It is inevitable that different Dungeon Masters are going to have different preferences when it comes to which sourcebooks are used. However, they should still be flexible when it comes to player decisions. While some restrictions may be needed or some books may be considered more important sources, I don’t want to see any DMs making rules like “you can only use the Players’ Handbook and nothing else.”

WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR A PAID DM! PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU EXPECT TO CHARGE US!

Preferences

Homebrew Vs. official content

We’re reasonably open to either direction. I do have some questions about it but that is mainly so we have a clear idea of what we’re getting into.

Preferred Game Style

A good story is preferred, with a decent balance between roleplay and combat as well as good opportunities for character development. Being able to incorporate backstories into the main story is also a bonus.

Platforms

A platform like Roll20 or something similar that can be used to visualize the game is preferred, especially for combat.

Scheduling

Sessions should be around 2-3 hours at most, preferably in the range of 1:00PM EST. Monday or Wednesday. Sessions may be weekly or biweekly depending on how players feel.

Application Form for DM:

Name:

How much experience do you have as a DM?

Time Zone

Would you like to run a module or an original story?

I’m open to both options. This is mainly to get an idea of what to expect if I choose you.

Will the game be based on official or original content?

Some DM’s like to draw on the official content, others like to make their own lore, and some like to use a bit of both. What do you prefer to do? For example, what Pantheon are you using? Are you using the official gods of Dungeons and Dragons lore, mythology (i.e. Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Celtic), a completely original one, or some combination thereof?

Outline of your DM’ing style:

Nothing too fancy, just an idea what kind of game you like to run.

What are your preferred sources for DND?

Can you provide a short outline of the game’s Premise?

What is your preferred platform? Do you like to use theater of the mind or would you rather use Roll20 to visualize the game?

Application for Players

Player Information

Name:

Time Zone:

DND Experience:

What you’re looking for in a game:

Character Concept

Name:

Gender:

Race:

Class:

Rough Description: