Games: Wed at 6pm Pacific Looking for 3 players for a 5 player group. Characters must be: Relatable, down to earth, interesting personality instead of a gimmick, easy to fit into the plot and story, lore abiding for Forgotten Realms. Players must be: Able to get along with everyone, give everyone the spotlight, do not discuss RL politics, be willing to adjust to the party and story, make sure everyone has fun, not just you. Tone : Sessions are a mix of intense and hectic action, down time for free form RP, investigating mysteries, and adventure. While the game is set in and around a town, it is not a "town RP". The heroes must work together, find allies, and protect the town from sinister plots. Rules : Rules lawyers not welcome. The DM uses only a few house rules, but enemies are custom made using 5e mechanics. The story and combat will be challenging, made for players who want to think, use tactics, and put pieces together. **Interested people should reply to this post with answers to the following: What type of character would you like to play? (personality, not class) What are you looking for in a game?** Pitch Along the northern border of Tethyr lies the town of Woodard’s Crossing, a tourist stop on the way to Amn. Alton Woodard was an arcanist of great repute and talent who had constructed a tower near the foothills. When he used a gate to transport himself into the Outer Planes, the tower exploded with magical energy. A museum and soon a trade town popped up over the ruined site. Heroes will take on the role of a citizen of Woodard’s Crossing, one who has taken a brief respite from adventure for personal reasons. They will be tested by forces that wish to destroy the town as the legacy of Alton Woodard catches up with the present day. The journey doesn’t stop in the town, however, as the heroes will travel to mysterious and deadly places around the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Themes: Dark, Mature, Action and Adventure, Exploration, Politics Inclusive: I welcome a diverse group of adventurers. We're all looking for fun and there's only room for kindness. The Campaign: Begins with a Session 0 for character creation and world building. The story is split into two volumes, one for levels 1-15, the second for 16-20. Each volume has four acts which will run over the course of about ten weeks per act. Attendance: The game will take place once a week. Players are expected to attend each session or give a decent notice if they cannot make it as others are involved and their time should be respected as well. If attendance issues disrupt the game, the player will be notified and is welcome to step out for another player. Rules: DnD 5e with some custom rules for various mini-games or scenarios. No homebrewed races or classes from players are allowed. Characters will start new at level 1. We’ll play within the spirit of the rules, not the letter of the rules. If something doesn’t work, we’ll find something that does. The DM may tweak rules in favor of a good story and experience. Difficulty: Veteran players are wanted. The combat difficulty will be average but unique/custom enemies. Combat will matter. The story difficulty is high, there are many plot points and players won't always have perfect information. The NPCs and factions will remember deeds via a reputation system that exists behind the scenes. Character Creation: Level 5. Any Forgotten Realms race is welcome. Stats are point-buy. Experience is awarded by milestones. No lore-breaking races. The new player will receive 1 magic item. The DM I'm a huge RPG nerd. With over 24 years of GMing and playing experience, I'm happiest when storytelling. Over the years I've made my own modifications, custom settings and rules, and custom campaigns set in established settings. My most successful game was a 4e DnD Forgotten Realms campaign that I GM'd for 2 1/2 years. My goal is to be involved in a great story and put together a group of great people. Hosting is a passion of mine and I'm very patient and willing to help everyone enjoy themselves.
