Missing Geek Curse of Strahd

Seeking more players for a Homebrew D&D 5e campaign focused on combat, glory, and daring feats. This is an open recruitment—all levels of experience are welcome! Campaign Setting: The city of Ferina Fortunae, a floating cloud city built for one purpose: eternal entertainment. Here, the greatest gladiators, champions, and warriors across the planes come to test their mettle, promising untold riches and power to the victor. But what happens when the gladiator becomes more than just a pawn in their deadly game? The Plot: Your adventure begins as new arrivals to the city of Ferina Fortunae. Whether you are a disgraced hero seeking a second chance, a thrill-seeker with nothing to lose, or a political prisoner forced into the pits, your path to freedom and power leads through the arena's blood-soaked sands. Survive the gauntlet of monstrous creatures, rival gladiators, and deadly traps to earn your place among the city's elite. But what awaits you inside is more dangerous than any beast you'll face. What to Expect: Action-Packed Combat: A high-octane campaign with a heavy emphasis on dynamic and challenging combat encounters. Including secondary objectives beyond mere survival! Intrigue and Betrayal: Navigate the treacherous alliances within the arena. Glory and Riches: Earn fame, fortune, and legendary status in the cloud city. Roll the Dice! Bring your sharpest wits and a sturdy character, because you'll need both to survive. Game Details: System: Dungeons & Dragons 5.5 (2024), some (2014) Platform: Discord for voice, FoundryVTT for tabletop Schedule: Weeknights!!!!!! at 9:00 PM Central Time Zone! Come hang out for a session and see if our vibe matches your vibe!

Hi! My name's Caleb. I'm a queer 33 y/o artist by trade (and also for fun). I have an established group of other artists and creatives, and we're specifically hoping to find a fellow artist to join us. No specific skill level in mind, we just really like the idea of playing with other like-minded people! I'm running Curse of Strahd! We have one very established character (coming over from a previous CoS campaign that ended very early) and a few character ideas floating around, but we're all very much in the beginning stages of forming everything. We're looking to start playing early next year, giving us good time to plan, bond, and also avoid any holiday scheduling conflicts! We make playlists, art, moodboards, do written RP for downtime, etc. Very engaged group! I build strong narratives, and incorporate player backstory into the main plot as much as I can. Curse of Strahd is lethal, and you can easily stumble into a TPK if you don't take it seriously. So please keep that in mind. We're looking for someone who wants to take the game very seriously, while having fun. We have a diverse, queer table and we're looking for others who fit in. We haven't started the campaign yet! Please note some of the following: - This game most likely has this static time slot: 7PM-11PM EST, every other Wednesday. The day could potentially change, but it is most likely going to be the Wednesday. And no, the timeslot unfortunately will not be changed. - late 20's-40's in age - looking for people 30+ ideally. Do not apply if you are a teenager or in your very early 20s, your application will be deleted immediately. - roughly 60/40, roleplay/combat ratio - romance, flirtation and fade-to-black intimacy is always permitted at my table. Everything else will be table veils and lines. - my tables usually have a species list (humans and variants, all elves, genasi, tieflings, changelings always being standard, but I am open to homebrew and other suggestions.) - Discord for VC, Foundry VTT - D&D 5e - zero tolerance for AI in any part of your character creation - while sometimes it can't be helped, I am looking for someone who definitely wants to see this through to the end. Please be committed to the game. It will not be short. - Curse of Strahd has many difficult themes. While I will stick to veils and lines, please be aware that this is a dark, gritty campaign, and if your limits are too extreme, it might not be a fit for you.  ----- If you're still interested in hearing more, please fill out this form! And if you have artist friends who might be interested, send them this post! https://forms.gle/AyzoSRa9n1RUD4vG6 - Caleb

Have you wanted to try D&D for a while, but keep thinking: “I don't know the rules.” “I'm probably terrible at roleplaying.” “I don't even know how to make a character.” “Everyone else will know what they're doing except me.” Then you're exactly the kind of player I enjoy introducing to D&D. I'm an experienced DM running weekly online campaigns, and a large number of my current long-term players started with little or zero real D&D experience. You do not need to read the entire Player's Handbook before joining. You don't need to memorize every spell, know how every mechanic works, or come in with a 10-page character backstory. We'll build your character together, I'll explain things as they become relevant, and you'll learn naturally by actually playing the game. And don't worry—beginner-friendly does not mean the campaign is watered down. The dice still matter. Your decisions have consequences. Characters can succeed, fail, get themselves into horrible situations, come up with ridiculous solutions, and completely change where the story goes. My games focus heavily on: • Character development • Roleplay and relationships between characters • Player freedom and creative solutions • Exploration and meaningful decisions • A story that reacts to what the party actually does • Helping new players learn without constantly stopping the game • A consistent weekly campaign rather than playing once every few months One of my current players described the experience like this: “The players have freedom, and no decision ever feels like a wrong one. I keep coming back for the DM, the players, and the characters and stories we've told together.” — Remy / Joffarex You don't have to be an amazing roleplayer when you start either. Quite a few of my players were nervous about roleplaying when they first joined. That confidence usually develops naturally once you become comfortable with your character and the group. GAME DETAILS System: D&D 5e / 2024/2014 rules Campaign: Faerun for new players Format: Online Voice: Discord VTT: Roll20 Session Length: Around 3–4 hours Group Size: Around 5 players Frequency: Once per week Price: Session 0, character creation, and onboarding are free. Regular campaign sessions are $20/player Experience Required: Absolutely none Current Openings: 5 SCHEDULING Wednesday, 8 PM GMT+4 / 12 PM ET my schedule is flexible, so if this time doesn't suit you, we can discuss it over a call THE ADVENTURE This is a long-term campaign set in Faerûn, built specifically for a new group. You’ll start as relatively inexperienced adventurers and gradually become involved in larger conflicts, dangerous factions, strange locations, and stories tied directly to your characters. Expect a mix of roleplay, exploration, combat, mysteries, character backstories, and choices that can genuinely change where the campaign goes. This is not a pre-written railroad where you just follow quest markers—the direction of the story will depend heavily on the party. INTERESTED? Send me a message here first with: Your timezone Your general weekly availability Whether you've played D&D before What kind of character, campaign, or D&D experience sounds fun to you Anything you're nervous or unsure about If it sounds like the game could be a good fit, I'll give you my Discord and we can talk properly there before you commit to anything. I care quite a lot about group chemistry, so I'd rather have five people who genuinely enjoy playing together every week than simply fill seats as quickly as possible. Complete beginners are very welcome.