Hey, folks. So, I'm looking for 3 players to start a pathfinder/3.5/whatever we want campaign with. New players to the front of the line. No set schedule yet, but I will likely be personally restricted to later evenings (after 9pm) or possibly weekends (dad of 5). I'm not restrictive on game setting, race/class combo, etc., but I do have a notion to start with a fantasy setting. I've got some ideas already prepped, but I'm super flexible really. I want everyone to have a say in what kind of game they play in. Now that's out of the way, I want to lay out a basic framework for the kind of players I hope to find. Truth is, I have no close friends, and too many responsibilities to allow tabletop gaming sessions irl (or even much of a social life lol), so I'm looking for people who are willing to socialize with one another via fb, roll20, discord and the like outside of just actual game sessions. If you know nothing about the people you're playing with, the sense of camaraderie can feel a bit forced, or be completely lacking. No fun, imo. Also, getting to know one another can help to create a game where everyone has some idea of what to expect from their fellow players. I personally just think it helps the overall dynamic of a gaming group. So be willing to participate in group chats throughout the week (I know we're all busy, but everybody takes poo breaks once in awhile lol). I dont mean respond to everybody everytime, but everyone should at least be able to say hi every day or 2. If you're too busy for that, you're too busy for this game. I'm interested in telling some good stories with one another, not battling you in a game of wits to prove I'm the smartest/wittiest/most ingenious, or force you to listen to my hour long expositions. If I wanted competition, I'd play Warhammer. You should view this as a COOPERATIVE game as well, not a chance to showboat your knowledge of the ruleset or fine-tune whatever race/class combo you've been playing lately. I understand that character building from a mechanics angle is a huge part of 3.5 and pathfinder, but it's not the part I want to focus on. I'm looking for players who are willing to step both out of and into the limelight as opportunities present themselves, and to support and encourage the other players to do the same when their time comes. Needless to say, there are a few folk who probably won't enjoy what I'm offering, so let me just stop them here. Powergamers, rules lawyers, rules purists, bully-players, trolls, smart alecks and kiss-asses will probably find opportunities for their favorite pastimes severely lacking in my game. Also, if you think talking trash to someone is funny, not the place for you either. Wanna be an insult comic? Go to an open mic night. I'm not out to create a "safe space", but I won't let you derail something I dedicate bare minimum of 90 minutes a day crafting specifically for you just for the lulz. It isn't fair to anyone else at the table. Also, understand that arguments are often a part of life, and let's all do our best to handle them like adults. It is, after all, just a game. If you're gonna get fighting mad about anything to do with D&D, you're prolly too intense for the group I'm looking to put together. I want to have fun, laugh, and be excited to do it again next week. I'm sure that's what you want too. If not, move along. whew... Well, that's it. If you made it this far and still think you might be interested, give a shout and let's see what we can get going!
