Answers to DM Ryan questions, though I have a strong suspicion I may be in fact responding to a standard list or AI generated list: What types of players are they? Rules lawyers, power gamers, theater kids? I don't think anyone fits neatly into a category like that really. One of our players is great with puns. They are all pretty creative. Certainly have players that enjoy build-crafting though I would say it's historically been more niche or gimic oriented that power gaming per se. Are they proactive or reactive to the DM setting the scene? Do they want to drive the story, or do they want to be walked along a railroad? Our players prefer less railroady adventures and enjoy more freedom as a rule . What type of game are you looking to play? High fantasy, pulp adventure, cosmic horror, political intrigue, etc.? Fantasy for sure. Forgotten realms type setting, though it does not have to be that. Do they enjoy combat, or are they looking for a more roleplay forward experience? They do enjoy combat but certainly enjoy roleplaying too. I think both. Are your players tactical or cinematic? They are accustomed to more tactical play. They have no objection to cinematic. Do they enjoy grid combat with battlemaps, or prefer a looser, theater of the mind experience? They are accusomed to battle maps on Roll20 but have no issues with theater of mind. Do they work together to overcome challenges in encounters, combat or otherwise? Yes.
In previous games, if there was a tense moment and the DM had to make a ruling on the fly, did the players roll with it, or did the game grind to a halt to argue? The crew is definitely of the "roll with it" vibe. Any pvp or party conflict?
No. Can all players commit to the majority of sessions? Yes, but people will have to miss on occasion for work travel. In previous games, have people made the majority of sessions or have you had a lot of callouts? We tend to punt and not play unless the whole group is available. Would you consider your previous games to be closer to "drama with some jokes" or a "comedy with a few serious moments"? I would say that our party cares a lot about the plot and also makes plenty of jokes. I reject this binary.