This game will require payment to the Game Master at a rate of 10€ through Paypal or Revolut in advance of each session.
Currently have 1 spot open for this campaign (Potentially 2 spots)
This campaign is currently running weekly with 5 players, we recently had a player leave, so looking for someone to fill the vacant spot. We are currently 21 sessions in and have not missed a single session since our start back in July.
About my games
The campaigns and stories are well suited for people completely new to DnD, I have had great success in the past introducing new players to DnD. The campaigns are also well suited to veterans that are looking for a stable group to play with weekly. The first campaign will be a pre-made adventure with a slight spin on it from myself and then followed up by a larger and more expansive adventure where the players really will get to be put through their paces. In the very long run, there are plenty of possibilities for the party, or the characters themselves to get castles, keeps or other home bases. For this, we will use the book by Matt Colville “Strongholds and Followers”
I employ professional made battle maps, area maps and other supporting art, so there will always be something for your eye to explore while the game is on. I use plenty of ambience and thematical music throughout the session to improve the feel and bring you into the story.
Even though these are premade adventures then I only use it as a framework from which I add a lot of my own spin to the story, and flesh out many areas in greater detail, so every place and every person you encounter will feel like a living person in the world. Even if you know the adventure at hand, then you can expect many hidden plots and expansive elements added to the story.
This adventure:
The party has just finished the adventure "Lost mines of Phandelver" their good friend Gundren Rockseeker has asked them to gather allies from the Dwarfs of the Hammerfist hold in the Elsir vale. They also have some outstanding business with some Orcs to sort out before they start on their long journey east to the Vale. The Harper Agent Rennie has too requested some help from the party, namely seeking out the Banshee Agatha asking her about information on a lost Spellbook. So the Party currently find themselves in the hillsides east of Phandalin searching for the Orcs camp.
I would work well to make your character fit well into the story and weave you into the overarching plot in a satisfying way, so that you may feel personally invested in the goings-on of the world. I like to help my players get a chance to realise your wants from a DnD game.
Schedule: Weekly, Thursdays at 8:00 PM CEST / GMT+2
Game Length: Minimum of 3 hours per session, with the possibility of running longer if the group desires and I’m able to (often are).
This campaign is expected to take several months to complete. As is the structure of a D&D game, consistency and attendance are held in high regard and of great importance, you should be able to attend most sessions for this time period. (However if some players are unable to attend we will work together to make it work, often a weekly session will still happen.)
Starting Level: 5 Finishing Level: 11 Maximum Group Size: 6 players (aiming for 5)
Quick Details
We will use roll20 to play on Discord server for you players as a group and connection in and out of the game Voice only required
About me
I am a 27-year-old, Dane who loves all things fantasy. In the last few years, I have completely fallen for D&D, ever since I saw the very first session of Critical Role. I enjoy running games and creating a fun experience for my players. I endeavour to create the best experience for all my players and to deliver a great engrossing story for them to explore. I take great inspiration from Matt Colville and I like to run my games and campaigns by the rule of cool, if you have something you would like to do, then we’ll make it work (within reason of cause)
I currently run multiple groups a week and would consider myself a professional DM, I am very thankful that im able to supplement my student income by doing something that brings happiness to others. The current groups I got running, have been going on for 6 months+ now, so im very familiar at running long games, where you can really get a chance to dive down into the world with your character.
How I run the game
The aim of the game is for all involved to have fun. This never comes at the expense of someone else’s, so my main focus point when running the game will always be to ensure everyone leaves at the end of a session feeling satisfied. I usually communicate with players between sessions, to judge the feeling for the campaign, and to gather feedback etc. I pride myself on my commitment to your game and group.
The rule of cool
I am a firm believer in the rule of cool and generally quite relaxed and open about going slightly outside the book rules. However, the rule of thumb is to assume the book rules take president unless we have spoken and agreed otherwise. “I follow the rules when they make sense, sometimes rules are made to be broken”.
About the price
Session 0 and session 1 will be free, to allow you as a group and player to get a feel for how I DM and run the game.
Why pay?
Running a game takes a lot of planning and out of sessions effort, I also invest a lot of what I might earn back into the campaigns, buying professional maps, and images, Roll20 subscription etc.
Paying also ensures that you guys will be in for quality and that I will never cancel a session.
In my experience with paid games players are also more invested and this allows for greater gameplay experience, more stability, and all-round a higher quality experience.
Payment
Payment will be made through Paypal or Revolut. Whichever service you find easiest, Revolut has no transfer fees, so I would suggest using this one. You can pay weekly or pay monthly. (Most people prefer the latter, as its easier to keep track of)
Character creation
You can go with two ways of doing this, 27 Point buy or roll using the 3 ups - 3 down method. (I allow for stats to be generated between 6 and 16) I use these ways of generating ability points as it guarantees a balanced starting point for that party.
I also have a few premade characters that would weave into the story in different ways, this can be explored if you want to use them, or maybe take inspiration from their backstories to make something of your own.
I like to work player characters into the story in some way, down the road or right from the start. So when creating your character I like to be involved and work with you to make your dreams and the story you wish to explore reality. I would recommend that if you have a character in mind, it would be beneficial to create the character to fit the world, rather than the world fit your character.
Further details about character creation will be discussed prior to the game.
What players to expect
You might very well expect players of the same calibre and frame of mind as yourself, as I aim to get a group with the same ideals and wants from the campaign. So there will be a bit of an interview process to guarantee the best player chemistry.
I have had great success in the past doing this and managed to get good group chemistries.
Homebrew rules
Potions: Using a Potion (of any kind) on yourself is a bonus action, whereas using it on others is an action.
Health: You will roll for Hit Points upon levelling, however, if you roll below the average, you may take the average instead. "your rolling to try and get above the average"
Death Save: Death Saves will be rolled by the unconscious player and shared only with the DM. This is to avoid metagame knowledge and introduce a sense of urgency when someone goes down.
Being knocked unconscious: First time in combat is the normal rules, 2nd time you're knocked unconscious on the same day, you will take a point of exhaustion, 3rd time another point and so on. This is an attempt to portray that stress that is put upon the character's body through traumas of being knocked out.
Flanking: Flanking will not give advantage on attacks but instead be a +2 to your attack roll, you will get a +1 if you're not directly opposite your ally, opening up a larger flanking angle. This rule also applies to enemies.
Other house rules will be discussed as the game goes on and when they become relevant.
General rules of conduct
Please try to design a character that will be able to work as a team and function with the rest of the party. (no edgy characters)
If a player is abusive or discriminatory towards another player or myself, they will be promptly removed from the game. This is to ensure everyone plays in a fun environment. There is a zero-tolerance policy for this kind of behaviour.
The game is about having fun if you feel you’re not having as much as you would want, talk to me and we might be able to change things for the better. I make a big point out of talking to my players between sessions and adjusting the game accordingly to the feedback.
Please respect your fellow players and your DM. I would ask that everyone acts friendly towards one another and gives others an equal chance to share the spotlight.
No one's fun comes at the expense of someone else's.
Application
If you’re interested in joining then please go-ahead and fill out the form below, with as much detail as you can to give me a good first-hand impression. From your application, I pick those that would most fit the group and go onto further interviews with you.
I hope to hear from anyone interested!
Application template
Name (Real or what you prefer to be called by):
Age:
Gender:
The country you’re from:
Time zone you're currently in:
What kind of story/game are you after?:
What will you bring to the group?:
What would your ideal group look like? (what kind of people would you usually get along with?):
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general?
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones?
Exploring the area, find the most advantageous place for an ambush, and plan the most effective fist strike possible. And planing cool combos with the other players.
What will you bring to the group?:
I've been a forever DM for years now, so I know my way around the game and have seen a lot of different group dynamics, so I think I will be able to adapt quite easily. As a character, I would like to play a gnome artificer, but I have more than enough other backup characters if the group constellation needs some other position to be filled.
What would your ideal group look like?
I'm always friends with everyone, but my closest friends are always the weirdest. :)
There isn't really a kind of person I can't get along with.
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general?
DnD: ca. 8 years DM (on and off), all 5e, only in person so far and I'm not as good at RPing as I would like to but would love some practice.
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones?
I started tome of Annihilation as a DM but had to pause it because of the quarantine.
My name is Cody, but for immersion I'd like to be called by my character name
Age: 21
Gender: M
The country you’re from: America
Time zone you're currently in: PST
What kind of story/game are you after?: I'm ready to accept anything vanilla, nothing Rick an Morty style,
What will you bring to the group?: I am somewhat new, I have toyed with the concept of DnD for a long time and just writing random adventures and creating characters, so I have a trained creative mind to add to the group
What would your ideal group look like? (what kind of people would you usually get along with?): No real life politics and we'll get along just fine
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general? Again, I have toyed with the idea of being a DM or player for about 2-3 years but never actually played it since I can't find anyone.
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones? Mines of Phandelver.
Anything else?: Might stick around, but it'll be hard for me to remain consistently active in the group due to work and connection problems occasionally, but would be grateful for an actual group.
Time zone: Pacific, but the Thursday night time slot listed is perfect for my schedule.
What kind of story/game: I am a Forgotten Realms junky.
What will I bring to the group: I am an old school Dungeons and Dragons fan. I will bring with me my love for the game and I believe that being a part of the group is as fun as uncovering the story. The only promise I will make is that I am a serious player who I will show up each and every week ready to have fun!
What would my ideal group look like: Ideally, I would like to game with a mature, diverse group of individuals who are as interested in getting lost in Faerun as I am.
What experience: Started table top gaming back in the 90's with Second Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Dabbled a bit in Star Wars and Shadowrun RGP's as well. Later on when I was an adult and had no time to find a tabletop group, I got heavily involved in Play-by-post as both player and DM using 3.5 edition rules. I am now new to 5e but liking it.
Played any premade campaigns: Plenty, its my favorite way to play, but I am not familiar with Mines of Phandelver.
What kind of story/game: Anything in the forgotten Realm or Similar fantasy world
What will I bring too the group: I am still new too the game so i will bring some original thoughts maybe a few funny moments
What would my ideal group look like: mature people who are invested in the world and involved in keeping the story evolving in a fun/entertaining way
D&D experience: I have played a few home games with friends but have not used roll 20 (I am very capable of using it though) i have played a custom story using the lost mine of phandelver as an intro
Questions? as a new player too online D&D is there anything you would need me too have on hand (a subscription to services/any programs)
Name (Real or what you prefer to be called by): Mario
Age: 23
Gender: Male
The country you’re from: Germany
Time zone you're currently in: GMT+1
What kind of story/game are you after?: I'm open for pretty much anything but personally enjoy stories which include a decent chunk of character development, a certain amount of fun but still serious when the need arises. I love to imerse myself in the world and my character to, all in all just have a good time and tell an interesting story. Be it adventure, intruige, mysteries, tragedy or romance, I'm all for it.
What will you bring to the group?: I hope to bring an interesting character to the already established group and make it so it fits well into their dynamic. Also I can be a pretty serious player if the story/situation demands it but also am up for some shenanigans if the time is right. All in all I'd like to think that I'm pretty flexible and can play out a character pretty well RP wise.
What would your ideal group look like? (what kind of people would you usually get along with?): I'd love a group who acts mature towards the game but not at all times, still having room for one or two jokes or something silly. Most importantly I'd want a group that above all else wants to have fun and create an interesting as well as engaging story for everyone.
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general?: I've been playing DnD 5e for about half a year now and grew to love it very much. Also played on Roll20 already, so I'm kinda familiar with how it works. Have been doing a couple of one shots and two campaigns which sadly never got finished for one reason or another. In regards to RP I have a couple of years experience in written forms of RP, mostly in forums and the like.
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones?: Never got the chance to, so I'm a newbie in that regard.
Thank you very much for all the applications I have gone ahead and sent each of you a message with further questions and details so we can discuss further your potential fit for the group. If anyone else should be interested in joining this group then please feel free to apply. I also run two other groups a week, so you could be considered for one of these should you want too. I know an opening is coming up in January as one of my players have to leave at that point.
We are still accepting applications to our group, running until the end of the week. We would be looking at introducing you to the party come next Thursday the 10th. If anyone are interested go ahead and send your application over. and should you have any questions feel free to ask away as well.
Hope to hear from anyone interested!
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This game will require payment to the Game Master at a rate of 10€ through Paypal or Revolut in advance of each session.
Currently have 1 spot open for this campaign (Potentially 2 spots)
This campaign is currently running weekly with 5 players, we recently had a player leave, so looking for someone to fill the vacant spot. We are currently 21 sessions in and have not missed a single session since our start back in July.
About my games
The campaigns and stories are well suited for people completely new to DnD, I have had great success in the past introducing new players to DnD. The campaigns are also well suited to veterans that are looking for a stable group to play with weekly. The first campaign will be a pre-made adventure with a slight spin on it from myself and then followed up by a larger and more expansive adventure where the players really will get to be put through their paces. In the very long run, there are plenty of possibilities for the party, or the characters themselves to get castles, keeps or other home bases. For this, we will use the book by Matt Colville “Strongholds and Followers”
I employ professional made battle maps, area maps and other supporting art, so there will always be something for your eye to explore while the game is on. I use plenty of ambience and thematical music throughout the session to improve the feel and bring you into the story.
Even though these are premade adventures then I only use it as a framework from which I add a lot of my own spin to the story, and flesh out many areas in greater detail, so every place and every person you encounter will feel like a living person in the world. Even if you know the adventure at hand, then you can expect many hidden plots and expansive elements added to the story.
This adventure:
The party has just finished the adventure "Lost mines of Phandelver" their good friend Gundren Rockseeker has asked them to gather allies from the Dwarfs of the Hammerfist hold in the Elsir vale. They also have some outstanding business with some Orcs to sort out before they start on their long journey east to the Vale. The Harper Agent Rennie has too requested some help from the party, namely seeking out the Banshee Agatha asking her about information on a lost Spellbook. So the Party currently find themselves in the hillsides east of Phandalin searching for the Orcs camp.
I would work well to make your character fit well into the story and weave you into the overarching plot in a satisfying way, so that you may feel personally invested in the goings-on of the world. I like to help my players get a chance to realise your wants from a DnD game.
Schedule: Weekly, Thursdays at 8:00 PM CEST / GMT+2
Quick DetailsGame Length: Minimum of 3 hours per session, with the possibility of running longer if the group desires and I’m able to (often are).
This campaign is expected to take several months to complete. As is the structure of a D&D game, consistency and attendance are held in high regard and of great importance, you should be able to attend most sessions for this time period. (However if some players are unable to attend we will work together to make it work, often a weekly session will still happen.)
Starting Level: 5
Finishing Level: 11
Maximum Group Size: 6 players (aiming for 5)
We will use roll20 to play on
Discord server for you players as a group and connection in and out of the game
Voice only required
About me
I am a 27-year-old, Dane who loves all things fantasy. In the last few years, I have completely fallen for D&D, ever since I saw the very first session of Critical Role. I enjoy running games and creating a fun experience for my players. I endeavour to create the best experience for all my players and to deliver a great engrossing story for them to explore. I take great inspiration from Matt Colville and I like to run my games and campaigns by the rule of cool, if you have something you would like to do, then we’ll make it work (within reason of cause)
I currently run multiple groups a week and would consider myself a professional DM, I am very thankful that im able to supplement my student income by doing something that brings happiness to others. The current groups I got running, have been going on for 6 months+ now, so im very familiar at running long games, where you can really get a chance to dive down into the world with your character.
How I run the game
The aim of the game is for all involved to have fun. This never comes at the expense of someone else’s, so my main focus point when running the game will always be to ensure everyone leaves at the end of a session feeling satisfied. I usually communicate with players between sessions, to judge the feeling for the campaign, and to gather feedback etc.
I pride myself on my commitment to your game and group.
The rule of cool
I am a firm believer in the rule of cool and generally quite relaxed and open about going slightly outside the book rules. However, the rule of thumb is to assume the book rules take president unless we have spoken and agreed otherwise. “I follow the rules when they make sense, sometimes rules are made to be broken”.
About the price
Session 0 and session 1 will be free, to allow you as a group and player to get a feel for how I DM and run the game.
Why pay?
Running a game takes a lot of planning and out of sessions effort, I also invest a lot of what I might earn back into the campaigns, buying professional maps, and images, Roll20 subscription etc.
Paying also ensures that you guys will be in for quality and that I will never cancel a session.
In my experience with paid games players are also more invested and this allows for greater gameplay experience, more stability, and all-round a higher quality experience.
Payment
Payment will be made through Paypal or Revolut. Whichever service you find easiest, Revolut has no transfer fees, so I would suggest using this one. You can pay weekly or pay monthly. (Most people prefer the latter, as its easier to keep track of)
Character creation
You can go with two ways of doing this, 27 Point buy or roll using the 3 ups - 3 down method. (I allow for stats to be generated between 6 and 16)
I use these ways of generating ability points as it guarantees a balanced starting point for that party.
I also have a few premade characters that would weave into the story in different ways, this can be explored if you want to use them, or maybe take inspiration from their backstories to make something of your own.
I like to work player characters into the story in some way, down the road or right from the start. So when creating your character I like to be involved and work with you to make your dreams and the story you wish to explore reality.
I would recommend that if you have a character in mind, it would be beneficial to create the character to fit the world, rather than the world fit your character.
Further details about character creation will be discussed prior to the game.
What players to expect
You might very well expect players of the same calibre and frame of mind as yourself, as I aim to get a group with the same ideals and wants from the campaign. So there will be a bit of an interview process to guarantee the best player chemistry.
I have had great success in the past doing this and managed to get good group chemistries.
Homebrew rules
General rules of conduct
Application
If you’re interested in joining then please go-ahead and fill out the form below, with as much detail as you can to give me a good first-hand impression. From your application, I pick those that would most fit the group and go onto further interviews with you.
I hope to hear from anyone interested!
Application template
Name (Real or what you prefer to be called by):
Age:
Gender:
The country you’re from:
Time zone you're currently in:
What kind of story/game are you after?:
What will you bring to the group?:
What would your ideal group look like? (what kind of people would you usually get along with?):
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general?
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones?
Anything else?:
Questions for me?:
Niklas
25, m, Germany, CET
What kind of story/game are you after?:
Exploring the area, find the most advantageous place for an ambush, and plan the most effective fist strike possible. And planing cool combos with the other players.
What will you bring to the group?:
I've been a forever DM for years now, so I know my way around the game and have seen a lot of different group dynamics, so I think I will be able to adapt quite easily. As a character, I would like to play a gnome artificer, but I have more than enough other backup characters if the group constellation needs some other position to be filled.
What would your ideal group look like?
I'm always friends with everyone, but my closest friends are always the weirdest. :)
There isn't really a kind of person I can't get along with.
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general?
DnD: ca. 8 years DM (on and off), all 5e, only in person so far and I'm not as good at RPing as I would like to but would love some practice.
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones?
I started tome of Annihilation as a DM but had to pause it because of the quarantine.
Name (Real or what you prefer to be called by):
My name is Cody, but for immersion I'd like to be called by my character name
Age: 21
Gender: M
The country you’re from: America
Time zone you're currently in: PST
What kind of story/game are you after?: I'm ready to accept anything vanilla, nothing Rick an Morty style,
What will you bring to the group?: I am somewhat new, I have toyed with the concept of DnD for a long time and just writing random adventures and creating characters, so I have a trained creative mind to add to the group
What would your ideal group look like? (what kind of people would you usually get along with?): No real life politics and we'll get along just fine
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general? Again, I have toyed with the idea of being a DM or player for about 2-3 years but never actually played it since I can't find anyone.
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones? Mines of Phandelver.
Anything else?: Might stick around, but it'll be hard for me to remain consistently active in the group due to work and connection problems occasionally, but would be grateful for an actual group.
Name - Tony (discord = TLoke#0334)
Age: 40
Gender M
Country: USA
Time zone: Pacific, but the Thursday night time slot listed is perfect for my schedule.
What kind of story/game: I am a Forgotten Realms junky.
What will I bring to the group: I am an old school Dungeons and Dragons fan. I will bring with me my love for the game and I believe that being a part of the group is as fun as uncovering the story. The only promise I will make is that I am a serious player who I will show up each and every week ready to have fun!
What would my ideal group look like: Ideally, I would like to game with a mature, diverse group of individuals who are as interested in getting lost in Faerun as I am.
What experience: Started table top gaming back in the 90's with Second Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Dabbled a bit in Star Wars and Shadowrun RGP's as well. Later on when I was an adult and had no time to find a tabletop group, I got heavily involved in Play-by-post as both player and DM using 3.5 edition rules. I am now new to 5e but liking it.
Played any premade campaigns: Plenty, its my favorite way to play, but I am not familiar with Mines of Phandelver.
I'm new to DnDBeyond but not with Play-by-post. I have 5K+ posts on RPGCrossing.
name: James
age: 27
gender: m
country: USA
time zone: Eastern Standard Time
What kind of story/game: Anything in the forgotten Realm or Similar fantasy world
What will I bring too the group: I am still new too the game so i will bring some original thoughts maybe a few funny moments
What would my ideal group look like: mature people who are invested in the world and involved in keeping the story evolving in a fun/entertaining way
D&D experience: I have played a few home games with friends but have not used roll 20 (I am very capable of using it though) i have played a custom story using the lost mine of phandelver as an intro
Questions? as a new player too online D&D is there anything you would need me too have on hand (a subscription to services/any programs)
Name (Real or what you prefer to be called by): Mario
Age: 23
Gender: Male
The country you’re from: Germany
Time zone you're currently in: GMT+1
What kind of story/game are you after?: I'm open for pretty much anything but personally enjoy stories which include a decent chunk of character development, a certain amount of fun but still serious when the need arises. I love to imerse myself in the world and my character to, all in all just have a good time and tell an interesting story. Be it adventure, intruige, mysteries, tragedy or romance, I'm all for it.
What will you bring to the group?: I hope to bring an interesting character to the already established group and make it so it fits well into their dynamic. Also I can be a pretty serious player if the story/situation demands it but also am up for some shenanigans if the time is right. All in all I'd like to think that I'm pretty flexible and can play out a character pretty well RP wise.
What would your ideal group look like? (what kind of people would you usually get along with?): I'd love a group who acts mature towards the game but not at all times, still having room for one or two jokes or something silly. Most importantly I'd want a group that above all else wants to have fun and create an interesting as well as engaging story for everyone.
What experience have you got with DnD, 5e, Roll20, and RP in general?: I've been playing DnD 5e for about half a year now and grew to love it very much. Also played on Roll20 already, so I'm kinda familiar with how it works. Have been doing a couple of one shots and two campaigns which sadly never got finished for one reason or another. In regards to RP I have a couple of years experience in written forms of RP, mostly in forums and the like.
Played any premade campaigns before? if so which ones?: Never got the chance to, so I'm a newbie in that regard.
Thank you very much for all the applications
I have gone ahead and sent each of you a message with further questions and details so we can discuss further your potential fit for the group.
If anyone else should be interested in joining this group then please feel free to apply.
I also run two other groups a week, so you could be considered for one of these should you want too. I know an opening is coming up in January as one of my players have to leave at that point.
Hope to hear from anyone interested!
The current party composition of the group is as follows.
Red: the Gnome Warlock
Hani: The Half-elf Paladin
Zaramous: The Tiefling Bard
Halovar: The Half-highelf Bladesinger Wizard
We are still accepting applications to our group, running until the end of the week.
We would be looking at introducing you to the party come next Thursday the 10th.
If anyone are interested go ahead and send your application over. and should you have any questions feel free to ask away as well.
Hope to hear from anyone interested!