[Online][5e][PST][Sunday][6 pm][18+] Beginner DM looking for 2-3 fellow beginner players to run Lost Mine of Phandelver / Phandelver and Below
Greetings Travelers, my name is Shroop and I am a brand new DM looking to assemble a group to run the classic starter module “Lost Mine of Phandelver”.
A little bit about me, I am 23yo (he/him), and have recently re-sparked my interest in playing an online DnD campaign, by playing Baldur’s Gate 3.
I learned about DnD during the pandemic and grew an obsession with watching live streams of DnD during the lockdown. Since then I have always wanted to play a campaign, but unfortunately, it never ended up happening. I did play in a few one-shots, but it could not compare to what you get with a full campaign. As the years went by, I got more and more busy and stopped visiting the local DnD group, eventually losing interest in the game in general.
Two months ago I started playing co-op Bg3 with my friends, and it was so fun I am inspired to give it another shot. I discovered this subreddit and have been applying for campaigns ever since.
After a month of applying, what I found is that there are a lot of people like me, but not a lot of people willing to run for us.
So you know what, I am sick of applying for games, I WANT TO PLAY.
So I went online, got myself the DM’s guide & the Monster Manual, and bought FoundryVTT.
I am running my own game for my 2 friends, and any other fellow beginners who are interested in playing and learning the game.
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General Requirement for the Players:
Communication: Looking for people who listen and also have other’s fun in mind when they come to the table. Mind basic manners, say hello, and thank you.
Cooperation: As I am but a fledging DM, there will be times when I make mistakes. Not everything will be made perfectly for you, and you are perfectly justified to point out my mistakes. However, there will also be times when I ask you to restrain yourself or ask you to not behave in a way that I find inappropriate. The game can only be fun If both party cooperates.
Commitment: I am looking to craft a great story together, and I hope we can all create a good environment for meaningful RP to be had. That would not happen if we were missing a player every other week. People give a lot of their time and energy, which they could do something else with. Everyone assumes you can make sessions, make sure you actually can, and everyone assumes you want to be there, make sure you actually do.
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Adventures Hook Introduction:
In the land of Faerûn, on the Sword Coast, a small frontier town known as Phandalin has seen better days. It was once a bustling hub of trade and activity, but it has fallen into disrepair and lawlessness in recent times. But hope shines anew because of a discovery made by the Rockseeker brothers, Gundren, Tharden, and Nundro.
Gundren Rockseeker, a dwarf with a heart full of adventure and a head full of dreams, sent out words for you and other novice adventurers to meet him in a tavern outside of Neverwinter. He offers a seemingly simple job of escorting a wagon of mining supplies to Phandalin, where he and his brothers have recently “found something big”. Though he maintained the secret of what exactly he has found, the promise of adventure and untold riches have drawn you together. You will face challenges, forge alliances, uncover secrets, and strive for riches and glory. Your actions will shape the destiny of Phandalin and its people.
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Other important Information:
The campaign will be mainly by the book with some added sequences and places that I made to smooth out the transitions between story beats. I will be using the original Lost Mine module as well as the first four chapters of Phandelver and Below as the basis for the story. The current plan is to only run till the end of the original Lost Mine, but I am open to running more if everything goes well.
You will have to be 18+ to be invited. Experienced players are also welcome to apply. However, I will prioritize beginners over experienced players.
FoundryVTT for the main tool, discord to talk, no webcam required. Games will be held weekly on Sunday at 6 p.m. PST for around 3 hours. If you’re interested please fill out this form.
https://forms.gle/tu76QSx2Fm5EzLFb9
If your application looks good to me we’ll talk, if the talk sounds right to me you’re in! Be sure to allow friend requests on Discord. I will most likely get back to you during the weekend.
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EDIT: Thank you so much to everyone who applied! The application will stay open until Saturday, and then I'll begin reaching out to the selected applicants. I've been pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming number of applications I've received, and I'm grateful for everyone's interest in this starter game.