Hello! I'm a D&D 5e player, a fan of Critical Role, and I'm looking to get a game going Saturday nights, starting around 10pm EST. I don't mean tonight. I mean eventually. I've done some DMing, but this time around I'm looking for a game I can play in. I prefer a DM that wants to run a home-brew campaign, as pre-written modules don't treat character stories as first class citizens. I've been looking for a while, and have come to the conclusion that the best way to make this happen is to find like minded players first. If we can get a group together with a shared interest, I think we could hop on discord and get to know each other some while we seek out a DM. I think five players is the perfect number. We could play some one-shot games to get to know each other, while we prepare for a long term campaign. Why look for players first? Because players define the game as much as the DM does. I'm looking for a game where players role-play . What I mean by this is: - You develop a solid base for a character background, but leave spots to fill in as we play, and you actively add to your backstory as we go along. - You prepare for games. You don't just show up 10 minutes late at game time and make it all up as you go. You think about your character and his/her story in between games, what is his/her opinion on his companions and how does he interact with them. You reach out OOC to other players to talk through ideas about how your characters interact. Also consider things your character might do outside of what stats you want, what combat move you'll do next, and what jokes you'll play on people. - You initiate things. You pull that halfling aside one evening and ask him why he left his home - since he's said things that make you think it was not his choice. You interact with other players, not only as a large group, but also to establish personal connections between your character and the others you travel with. - You don't just wait for the DM to bounce the group from combat to combat. (I enjoy combat a lot - but it's soo much better when it's supported by an amazing story) - You aren't an attention hog. You have a sense of timing. When to be funny, when to interrupt and get involved, and when to sit back and let your fellow players have a moment in the spotlight. - You find a voice for your character. Speak with an accent, talk from the first person, avoid rules discussions. Avoid things like "Bob needs to get into that city and tells the guard to let him pass." - instead, say "I approach the guard and look him in the eye. 'A woman's life depends on me getting into the city, every minute you delay could lead to her death!'" - Perspective is everything. Meta-gaming is not fun for others. If two party members went off and discussed a plan to sneak off at night, you don't 'conveniently' insist your character wants to stay up and keep an eye out all night. You can separate what you know OOC and what you know IC. - You're not afraid of expressing emotions. I mean grief, love, sadness, hope - not just anger at one's enemies. - and... in addition to the above, you have a good sense of humor and at the same time you don't create an environment that bothers other players. The best games I've played have had an interesting and diverse group of players, and a welcoming fun friendly environment is key to that. If you're interested as a player to participate in a game that focuses on immersion, let me know. We'll chat on discord. It's likely this isn't going to start this week, or next week. Getting a group like this together is going to take some time - it may take months. If you're a DM and thinking you wish you had a group like this, speak up. I'd love to talk to you also! As a father, time is really one of the bigger challenges for me. Sat nights are the only real option for me. Also, I prefer video, as seeing people's faces and reactions does add a lot to the experience. I'd be up for streaming on twitch, and creating some youtube videos of our games also. This is a secondary goal though, the primary mission here is to find a group where we can connect with each other, build friendships, and create those great moments that we'll carry with us forever.