Hello! We’re an already-established group of friends of 4 to 5 players between the ages of 25 and 30 looking for a Dungeon Master to join us for a long-term D&D 5E campaign on Roll20/Discord. Our table is highly roleplay-focused , with a strong love for character interaction, exploration, and narrative depth. We’re the kind of group that happily spends hours in-character developing relationships, uncovering lore, and following story threads. Combat is absolutely part of the game—but it’s sprinkled in thoughtfully , rather than being the primary focus. Players range from moderately experienced to very familiar with 5E. System & Style D&D 5E with some existing homebrew Heavy emphasis on roleplay and exploration Character-driven storytelling over pure optimization Campaign Premise The party is enrolled at an academy known as Paragon Core. The campaign would ideally begin during the party’s final year at the academy , giving space to: Build on established group dynamics Deepen character arcs and relationships Complete missions and assignments tied to the academy Explore the broader world through the lens of this institution The setting, characters, and some narrative groundwork are already established—but where the story goes from there is entirely up to the DM . We’re excited to collaborate and give you room to shape the plot, themes, and long-term direction. Tone & Themes We’re comfortable exploring darker or more mature themes when they serve the story, but we’re not looking for a campaign that becomes relentlessly grim or depressing. We believe good storytelling has highs and lows—moments of tension, loss, and consequence balanced by hope, growth, humor, and meaningful victories. At the end of the day, we want the game to remain engaging, collaborative, and enjoyable . Schedule Weekday sessions 7:00 PM EST start time Sessions expected to run ~3–4 hours (flexible) What we’re looking for in a DM Some DMing experience and comfort running 5E Communicative and open to feedback Enjoys working with existing lore and homebrew Invested in collaborative storytelling Someone we can genuinely welcome into our friend group—not just our DM We value respect, creativity, and enthusiasm for storytelling. This is a table where player agency matters, communication is important, and everyone is here to have fun and tell a meaningful story together. If this sounds exciting to you as much as it does to all of us, please fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible! Dungeon Master Application – Paragon Core Campaign Name / Handle: (What should we call you?) Pronouns (optional): Age (optional, or 18+ confirmation if preferred): Experience & Style How long have you been DMing D&D 5E? (Optional: other systems you’ve run) How would you describe your DMing style? (e.g. narrative-first, sandbox, character-driven, cinematic, rules-light, etc.) What do you enjoy most about DMing? How do you usually balance roleplay, exploration, and combat in a campaign? Storytelling & Tone What excites you about running an academy-style game like Paragon Core? How do you approach darker or more mature themes while keeping a game enjoyable and not overly grim? How do you like to involve character backstories in the main plot? Collaboration & Communication How do you typically handle player feedback or table discussions? What does good player–DM communication look like to you? Are you comfortable working with an established setting, characters, and some existing homebrew? (Yes / With discussion / Prefer to avoid) Logistics Are you available for weekday sessions starting at 7:00 PM EST? (Please specify which days work best for you.) Are you comfortable using Roll20 for gameplay and Discord for voice? Are you looking for a long-term campaign? (Yes / Depends on fit / Shorter-term preferred) Final Thoughts Anything else you’d like us to know about you?
