Alexander B. said: I would’ve posted this in Suggestions, but I haven’t even been able to get into a game for the votes to post feedback. I’ve been trying since October to join D&D 5e groups as a new player. DM’s have responded with interest, but then communication suddenly stops like I’m being ghosted. I’m sure they’re just busy or caught up in other things, but it’s honestly easier to find a date than it is to find a D&D game on here. Is this why paid games exist? It's difficult to get a sense of the causes here. But it's something I've seen here. I can only suggest patience and care in your searches. If you want to chat about it over DMs, I might be able to provide more specific thoughts of more specific issues. I don't have an opening or anything. But happy to chat. I can't speak to how other DM operate. When I list an opening, I provide a premise, some rules and resources we'll use, some off-limits things... and then I reply to every query which at least attempt s to respond keep those in mind. When I see a reply which shows no consideration for those... I usually write them off. But if they make the attempt, I reply.