Hello there, I am a DM with 30-years of experience running role-playing experience (since 1983) who is also an English PhD student who studies role-playing games. I am looking for one player for a Descent Into Avernus campaign. The current group is a returning group from a previous paid game I ran, but we have one opening to get to 5 players. I'd also like to add that the group we have for the game is a very welcoming, solid group of fun and committed role-players of every level of experience. Descent Into Avernus (Bimonthly Mondays 8pm-12am CDT) <a href="https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/189438/descent-into-avernus" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/189438/descent-into-avernus</a> The game will require payment to the Game Master, via PayPal, at a rate of $45 per chapter (5 chapters total), paid before the session, or a one time fee of $200 for the full campaign, paid before the second session you play in. Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements. For new players - I'm also willing to discuss an $8/session fee to try out the game. If you're interested in the game, please go to the listings, let me know a little about you , your roleplaying experience (none is required), and why you would like to join the game! Feel free to ping me with any questions you might have :) I'm very much looking forward to playing with new friends... About Me I'll admit charging money to play D&D is a little weird. I'm an academic who makes rent by running games (and avoiding waiting tables). D&D and RPGs are the basis of my academic study and also my passion (would you like to see my MA thesis?). I have a long history of running games and currently run a long-running 1E game. I have dungeon mastered for 30 years, for players of nearly every background and level of experience - and I love welcoming new players into role-playing. I have DMed at conventions such as GaryCon and DunDraCon and volunteer for an organization which teaches high school students role-playing. I'm laid back, easy-going, and invested in making sure my players have a good time. (You can see a few testimonials from previous - and current - players about my DMing style on my profile page) About my DM style I love both role-playing and roll-playing. My games are a very even balance between creating unique narratives and challenging tactical encounters. I love watching players evolve and develop their characters, and I provide as much opportunity as possible to do so. I believe there should be stakes for play; although I'll tailor any game to the experience level of my players, you should expect to be challenged and to rely on your wits and creativity to vanquish your foes. I also think that many of the best stories in RPGs come from when things don't work out like you imagined... ...I also don't take any game too seriously, and ask my players not to. RPing is fun and a place to build communities. All I expect from my players is you keep your commitments, treat everyone with respect, and acknowledge that everyone in the group - including your paid but still fallible DM - is a person. I admit it's a bit weird taking money to DM, but I promise I'll never miss a session, and will keep us focused while having fun! About the Campaign Descent Into Avernus is an opportunity to not only explore Baldur's Gate, one of most infamous cities in all of Faerun, but also to explore one of the largest conflicts which threatens all of the Forgotten Realms, the Blood War! Part heavy metal Brutal Legend romp, part Mad Max apocalyptic vision, and part 1970s Frank Frazetta painting, this campaign promises to provide one of the most unique experiences for 5E D&D . This is the *first* time I'm running it, so I can't wait to get going myself! Games will be played using Roll20 for VTT and Discord for voice.