You will arrive along the Old Road.

 

It winds with a troubling, serpent-like suggestion through the corrupted countryside, leading only, I fear, to ever more tenebrous places. There is a sickness in the ancient, pitted cobbles of the Old Road, and on its writhing path, you'll face viciousness, violence and perhaps, other damnably transcendent terrors.

 

So, steel yourself, and remember, there can be no bravery without madness. The old road will take you to hell, but, in that gaping abyss, we will find our redemption.

-Narrator, Darkest Dungeon

1. All player characters begin in a “safe” starting town, surrounded by dangerous wilderness. 
2. Players discuss with each other and form a party of 3-5 from a larger pool of players.
3. The party tells the DM where they want to travel to on the map and what they want to do. The DM prepares an adventure for them. They venture into the wilderness, complete their adventure, and return to town.

1. Players share what happened in their adventures with others who weren’t there. As their characters spend their downtime in the same town, it's assumed word gets around about their deeds. Players are encouraged to write an adventure report in the designated forum. 
2. The campaign takes place in a shared world map, which is may be unreliable. An initial map will be provided to the players, but then it is up to them to mark down dungeons, terrain, threats, and points of interest. As more parties go out into the wilderness and come back, the map will become more detailed. 
3. There may be an element of competition. Bob's party may have been forced to retreat from the ruins, but your party could go there and clear it out!
4. Content is loosely tiered. Players begin at a lower level, but as they gain experience, treasure, and magic items, they can travel farther from town- encountering deadlier foes and more opportunity for treasure. 

Hi RazorDawn!  I’ve never tried a campaign like this but would be interested in giving it a go as a player.  Will ponder some character ideas for a PC appropriately motivated for such random adventures and look for your recruitment and specifics on character creation.  Thanks

Hello! I've been missing playing something fierce and this seems like a really cool idea! I would love to be a player in something like this. 

This sounds really interesting. I'll throw in my fearless (and unwise) warlock for this. I haven't been able to get into any pbp games lately, because every time, without fail, my application is passed up. :(

Hey! Would love to play in this setting. Never done anything like a West Marches campaign before, and it sounds fun. I think my Triton Barbarian with a hatred for Warlocks would be a good fit.

When you say lower level, do you mean first level? I have Khaldon currently set to 3rd, but can change it no problem.

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Hey! Would love to play in this setting. Never done anything like a West Marches campaign before, and it sounds fun. I think my Triton Barbarian with a hatred for Warlocks would be a good fit.

When you say lower level, do you mean first level? I have Khaldon currently set to 3rd, but can change it no problem.

 Details have not been ironed out yet, so it's up to discussion. I'm thinking about having players start out at third or maybe second level. 

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Hey! Would love to play in this setting. Never done anything like a West Marches campaign before, and it sounds fun. I think my Triton Barbarian with a hatred for Warlocks would be a good fit.

When you say lower level, do you mean first level? I have Khaldon currently set to 3rd, but can change it no problem.

 Details have not been ironed out yet, so it's up to discussion. I'm thinking about having players start out at third or maybe second level. 

 I recommend the third level

Usually a good bet. Second level would be if people aren't decided about their subclass or want more room for growth. 

I’d be interested in this.

On mobile, otherwise I would have just edited the above post.  I’d probably start out as a player, but would probably be willing/able to DM later on if it becomes needed and of interest.

Yeah, I would totally be into this... sign me up!!! (Player, please)

Yes, yes, yes and more yes. I would love to play in this campaign.

This is definitely a cool idea, I'd love to be part of it. I could fill whatever role you need me to, character or DM, I'm fine with either.

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Hello! I would be interested in giving this a try!!
edit: I should clarify i meant as a player!

I'd love to see where this goes as a player!

I'd definitely join this sort of game as a player. 

I've never tried PbP before, but I'd be interested in trying out.  

This sounds like it could be very interesting and could grow to be very dynamic. I like the sandbox world exploring/contribution concept. I'd toss my name in the hat :)

Very interested