Tyranny of Dragons Fridays

Session 0 is free. 4-6 Players.

In an audacious bid for power, the Cult of the Dragon along with its dragon allies and the Red Wizards of Thay, seek to bring Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells to Faerun. To this end, they are sweeping from town to town, laying waste to all those who oppose them and gathering a hoard of riches for their dread queen. The threat of annihilation has become so dire that groups as disparate as the Harpers and Zhentarim are banding together in the fight against the cult. Never before has the need for heroes been so desperate.

We are looking for 1-3 players to fill out a long running Friday group as we prepare to start Tyranny of Dragons. We are all older, at least in our thirties, yet a bit goofy while remaining respectful of each other. We are hoping to find a few new friends to join us.

The Game:

-Tyranny of Dragons includes both Hoard of the Dragon Queen (Levels 1-8) and Rise of Tiamat (Levels 8-16). From experience, this campaign will take somewhere between 1-2 years to get through the pre-written adventures.
-We will be using the 2014 edition of 5e, but with a few 2024 rule additions/homebrew changes.
-We will hold a Session 0 to get to know each other, and work on character creation/party formation. Session 0 will be free.
-New Players are welcomed and will be assisted, whether you are new to Roll20 or 5e!
-This will be a combat heavy game. I consider myself skilled at running interesting/challenging combat that moves at a good pace, and this group is used to difficulty.
-Character deaths may or may not happen. Players will have backups ready in case. My players would tell you that I am fair, but also that I don't pull any punches. Enemies will act according to their intelligence, goals and motivations.
-RP will happen, and matter to the story, but it is not the primary focus of the group.
-Sessions will last around 3 hours.
-Discord for Voice Chat
-Dynamic Lighting and the Roll20 Module, as well as custom Art Assets.
-Tweaked enemies, don't expect everything to be exactly ripped from the books!

Your DM:

-8 years' experience running 5th Edition. (I also run Star Wars FFG)
-Available nearly 24/7, excluding my sleep hours. Always willing to answer questions.
-Good Connection/Headset/Microphone

What is expected of you?

-Respect is a must and I will not tolerate player conflicts, PVP, or any type of disrespectful behavior towards the other players. No graphic sexual content. Players who violate this Social Contract will be removed.
-Be on time, as this is basic respect for myself and the others. Missing a session will be allowed with prior notice, with no charge.

Pay to Play:

-$20 Per Player Per Session (Excluding Session 0), paid via Paypal in advance.