Name: Chris Age: 25 Pref Time: 8:30 CST Experience: Been playing DnD 5e for about 2 years now and found it difficult to find a game. Despite me being able to join a game, certain DM or RP styles will cause me to lose interest. Either too much OOC chatter, not enough communication, players didn’t even seem interested, or in general; dead air on down time. So I decided to start DMing my own games. I took a break after my last campaign to find other games to join, only to find out that I’ve come face to face with the same problem again. So now I’m putting myself up as a DM again. I’ve been playing nothing but 5e and I will say that I know the rules pretty well, but will bend it for the players as long as it’s not game breaking. Type of DM. [Note. I’m not going to spoil world lore, but will instead through up what I like to run my players through as a DM.] Open World: I do not railroad my players, nor will I stop you guys from entering a certain area of the map that I’ve created. All of you are free to explore and do what you wish, but I do have a strict guideline against murder hobos. Those types of players will not have fun in my campaign. Living World: Many actions you take will have an impact upon the moving world. If you intend on killing some innocent villager because you wanted his gold, expect bounty hunters or lawmen to hunt you down. Picked up a job to do but threw it aside for something else? Well, there’s a ticking-timer on that. Somebody could’ve done the job by the time you get there, or something else occured during your shopping spree. Tactical but not Anti-Player: Certain creatures you encounter within my world are not just fodder for you to slaughter. If they realized they’re not actually hitting that super armored guy, they’ll charge after the robe-wearing magic thrower. Remember, you’re not the only ones in the world that wants to win. Hobgoblins, Orcs, Necromancers, etc. They desire to survive and come out triumphant. I will not go out of my way to thwart your plans after the lot of you came up with a strategy. But understand you might have a hitch in your plan if there’s already something in that area. I reward players for excellent strategies, not punish. Politics: In my world, politics play a pretty big part of the campaign. Now, this is optional. If you choose a Noble background of sorts, expect to deal with politicians in the future.Corruption, cleansing and manipulation happens behind the scenes unless you get involved. Choose your faction. Pick your weapons. Apply your poisons. Get ready for deception and exploitation. Heavy RP: I’m a narrative heavy DM. I will explain things the best I can with what details I can, but understand I am only human. Not everything will be slapped with glamor and 5 minutes of details on how shiny that doorknob is. In my games, I expect my players to speak as if they are their characters. You don’t need a fancy accent or professional voice acting. God knows I suck at it, but I enjoy doing it. It’s an RPG. What does that mean? It means you should be comfortable with role-playing. I don’t do text-based RP and you shouldn’t either. Chances of me reading your emotes in chat are slim, unless I’m reading/counting numbers of rolls. Be an Adventurer!: If you make a character, then I’d say create an actual adventurer. What do I mean by that? It’s pretty simple. I’m tired of seeing people roleplaying as freaking Sly Marbo or some super edgy powerful guy that refuses to talk with anybody. Why would you want to group up with strangers if you don’t intend to work together? Why should they stick with you, if all you show them is contempt? I don’t expect everybody to instantly love each other and die for one another, but there has to be form of commitment made with the other folks. Criminal on the run and needs allies? Mercenary that just wants money but knows there is strength in numbers? Perhaps a wealthy lad/lass that hired people to protect them? So on and so forth. If you have no reason to join a group and work as a unit, then you probably won’t have fun. Additional Notes Stats: /roll 4d6d1 - I will make sure it’s balanced within the party. Voice Only: Discord Playable Races: Speak with me about what you want to play. Resources: Core, SCAG, XGE, Volos, Tal’Dorei, MM Blood Hunter/Lycan, MM Fighter Gunslinger, MM College of the Maestro,
