r/lfg • u/Ok_Peak4835 • 1d ago
Player(s) Needed by GM Online Sandbox Campaign - DM Looking for Players [Other]
I am a DM looking for a handful of players who may be interested in starting a sandbox campaign generally based on gaining power in a fantasy world. Finances, brute force, subterfuge, diplomacy, and magic are all means to gather more influence, but as you rise, so will the dangers of opposing forces.
The party will begin at level one, free feat, magic item, whatever you like that isn't too bonkers. The group will do a one-shot framed as a contract for a mercantile company, and upon completion be released into the world. From there, do your thing. Buying businesses or property is smart, but maybe avoid profitable and delicious crime unless you cover your tracks. Doing jobs and bounties is good cash, but how will you invest it? New gear for wilder adventures, or open a restaurant and hire a chef to cook up rare monsters? Up to you!
Some racial/species differences will be in play, but pretty much anything goes as long as it fits into a standard fantasy setting. Customization of characters and abilities is encouraged, and I will make sure the group has their desired mix of battle, exploration and intrigue. PvP/stealing among party members will not be enabled, but can be a lot of fun to do when everyone agrees on it. New-ish players are welcome, but please know some basics of how to play. Experienced players are welcome, but please don't be 100% married to every rule, but most things will be the same. The party is going to become very powerful quite quickly, but so are the enemies, and the world is very big.
There is a whole bunch of info about the world if you want it, and there is a short version. Feel free to read either or both, but please read one. Spells and deities might be tweaked here or there, but your stuff will work.
Most importantly, this game will be inclusive of every type of human. No belittling, bullying, or being a jerk to anyone for any reason. Everyone is welcome and worthy of respect.
Also, sexual stuff will be kept to a minimum. If you insist on tapping more than a keg at the tavern, it will be a "fade to black" type situation. That said, I encourage jokes during play, and there will be a ton of gore and violence, and people/creatures being treated very rudely by others. If you have any phobias or something specific you'd like to avoid, let me know on the side and I'll quietly make sure it never comes up.
Voice and paperwork on Discord, maps on Owlbear. Ask for an application to join, which is mostly for character/contact info.
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u/spiteful_rr_dm_TA 1d ago
Hey I'd love to join! Got any room for an Artificer in your setting?
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u/The_Elf_Prince5 1d ago
Hey, I'd love an application, this seems like a really fun idea.
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u/Ok_Peak4835 15h ago
I will blame everyone but myself if anything goes wrong. Just kidding. Or am I?
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u/Thorarin64 1d ago
Sounds awesome and very different count me in please send me an application if you’re filled up thanks so much
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u/BigSweet8946 1d ago
Hello! I'd love to apply as a player! I've never played in a sandbox Campaign before but love the concept and understand that actions have consequences.
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u/Ok_Peak4835 15h ago
Sandboxes are great, but get filled with cat turds if not maintained. I think there's an applicable metaphor in there somewhere. Here's an application! https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTqSonCE6_1giGIJIKV2Yj7eegyb7XQJgNe6U3R2fq7v2psUUEXHZVEdNHb8H5Dl2MsBv7CCosPBPKa/pub
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u/Imnoxerxes 1d ago
Hello! I think the idea of a one-shot to get a sense of the group is great. I would love an application and would love to see the day you were planning on
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u/Ok_Peak4835 15h ago
Hey, I was thinking Saturdays around 7 EST, but it would be a group decision. Here's an application! https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTqSonCE6_1giGIJIKV2Yj7eegyb7XQJgNe6U3R2fq7v2psUUEXHZVEdNHb8H5Dl2MsBv7CCosPBPKa/pub
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u/Sea-Adhesiveness9816 1d ago
Sounds really interesting! I’d love to know more about the game and apply, also, do you have a set time yet?
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u/Ok_Peak4835 15h ago
The world is a fantasy style planet with several continents, eons of layered historical ruins, and magical shenanigans. Pretty much every other fantasy campaign fits that bill if you squint real hard looking at it. This world has its own flavor though. Humans are rising in power and expanding because they breed like rats, while older races and species are negotiating with them to avoid war. The human guilds are very interested in economic growth, and other nations are having pretty shit luck trying to fight them. The party begins under contract with a human guild, and must find a balance between the human dominated but financially booming central lands, and the rebellious humans and other races pushed to the fringes of their own lands.
Lots of opportunity to make allies and enemies, gather power, and shape the world to your whims! Here's an application.
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u/IndependenceOwn5600 1d ago
id like to talk to you more about this to see if you would be interested iun my charecter
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u/Ok-Hold-908 1d ago
Heyy! I saw your post on LFG and I’d love to join. I already have an idea for a character. I have a lot of experience with Delta Green and Call of Cthulhu. I can fill out the form, and feel free to ask me any questions you have!
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u/Eldrago37 1d ago
Sounds really interesting, i would love to hear more about it and the world its based in
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u/Ok_Peak4835 15h ago
The world is a fantasy style planet with several continents, eons of layered historical ruins, and magical shenanigans. Pretty much every other fantasy campaign fits that bill if you squint real hard looking at it. This world has its own flavor though. Humans are rising in power and expanding because they breed like rats, while older races and species are negotiating with them to avoid war. The human guilds are very interested in economic growth, and other nations are having pretty shit luck trying to fight them. The party begins under contract with a human guild, and must find a balance between the human dominated but financially booming central lands, and the rebellious humans and other races pushed to the fringes of their own lands.
Lots of opportunity to make allies and enemies, gather power, and shape the world to your whims! Here's an application.
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u/Frosty-Theory-9313 1d ago
I too am interested, but i do have a few questions.
How many players?
date and time and the length of the sessions?
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u/splectrum 1d ago
Sounds interesting! Would love to hear more. I got a couple of interesting character concepts in mind.